[Hiring] IT Sourcing Manager II @Avantor

Role Description

Handles significant and unique sourcing challenges in niche or highly regulated categories that require evaluating intangibles, devising innovative solutions, and often departing from traditional approaches to achieve optimal outcomes. Makes a substantial impact on achieving the department's strategic priorities by managing large-scale, multidimensional, and company-wide sourcing projects and initiatives, like supplier selection and performance management, contract negotiations and risk mitigation.

Leads and directs the activities of cross-functional teams within these projects to ensure seamless execution and alignment. Communicates and negotiates effectively with senior management, influencing key strategic decisions through expert insights and actionable recommendations. Builds and nurtures strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, leveraging persuasive communication and negotiation to achieve organizational objectives.

We are seeking an experienced Global IT Sourcing Senior Manager – Software to lead our global sourcing strategy across enterprise software, cloud services, cybersecurity, data & analytics, and technology platforms. This strategic leadership role is responsible for managing approximately $50–60 million in annual spend, driving sourcing excellence, supplier governance, cost optimization, and procurement compliance across the organization.

You will partner closely with senior stakeholders including the CPO, CIO, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Finance, Legal, Risk, Operations, and regional sourcing teams to ensure technology investments align with business priorities and deliver maximum value. This role is ideal for a procurement leader who combines strong commercial acumen, supplier negotiation expertise, governance experience, and deep knowledge of enterprise software and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or vendor management.
• Proven experience managing enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and technology services spend.
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex agreements with global technology suppliers.
• Experience managing sourcing programs valued at $50M+ annually.
• Strong understanding of software licensing, cloud commercial models, procurement governance, and supplier risk management.
• Experience leading global, regional, or matrix teams in complex multinational environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and executive communication skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into business insights.

Requirements

• Experience sourcing with providers such as SAP, Microsoft, AWS, Snowflake, Oracle, Google Cloud, or similar strategic technology partners.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or equivalent.
• Experience establishing procurement governance frameworks and sourcing centers of excellence.
• Knowledge of technology procurement trends, cloud economics, cybersecurity requirements, and digital transformation programs.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape and lead the global IT sourcing strategy for a complex international organization.
• High visibility with executive leadership and key business stakeholders.
• Strategic ownership of major technology supplier relationships and enterprise procurement initiatives.
• Collaborative global environment focused on innovation, transformation, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation package and career growth opportunities.