[Hiring] Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Technology, Software, Cloud @McGraw Hill LLC.

Role Description

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Technology develops and executes sourcing strategies for assigned categories and subcategories across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, AI, network, and technology services. The role leads sourcing events, commercial negotiations, contracting activities, and supplier management to deliver value, reduce risk, and support business and technology objectives.

• Working closely with Technology, Security, Privacy, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders.
• Negotiates complex technology agreements, including supplier-provided contracts.
• Serves as the day-to-day sourcing lead for assigned categories.
• Escalates significant matters to the Senior Director.
• Success is demonstrated through measurable value delivery, disciplined commercial outcomes, effective risk management, strong stakeholder partnerships, supplier performance, and consistent execution.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, technology procurement, category management, or related commercial roles; people leadership experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and commercial judgment.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating enterprise technology agreements.
• Ability to translate technical and business needs into category plans and sourcing requirements.
• Working knowledge of technology contracting concepts.
• Strong analytical and financial capability.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and manage supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Lead complex technology sourcing events and negotiations.
• Develop negotiation strategies and evaluate pricing models.
• Drive measurable savings, cost avoidance, and commercial flexibility.
• Serve as the day-to-day sourcing partner for assigned Technology and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate Security, Privacy, Architecture, Finance, and Legal reviews.
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, security, and supplier risks.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance and contracting standards.
• Manage, coach, and develop assigned Analysts and Senior Analysts.
• Contribute to broader Technology Sourcing capability building.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is between $120,000 - $140,000 annually.
• Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
• An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• A full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.