Strategic Sourcing Manager – Technology

Company Description

Dedian Group is a strategic procurement advisory firm providing fractional procurement services to help businesses scale efficiently without long-term headcount commitments. The firm specializes in complex technology negotiations, enterprise SaaS sourcing, and commercial optimization across high-impact initiatives. Dedian Group delivers disciplined negotiation leadership and tailored procurement solutions aligned with business growth and long-term value creation.

Role Description

Dedian Group is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager with deep expertise in enterprise technology procurement to support a high-impact engagement with a private equity-backed portfolio company. This is a senior, hands-on sourcing role focused on complex SaaS renewals and strategic technology initiatives during a concentrated execution window. This is not an operational procurement position. We are looking for a commercially disciplined sourcing manager who can independently lead high-stakes negotiations, structure enterprise agreements, and drive measurable outcomes. This is a contract/fractional procurement role with an initial term of three months.

Engagement Details

• 25-30 hours per week

• 3-month initial term

• Remote, but working East Coast business hours

What You Will Do

• Lead technology renewals and strategic sourcing initiatives

• Develop and execute negotiation strategies for enterprise SaaS agreements

• Conduct pricing analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership modeling

• Structure and lead RFP processes and vendor evaluations

• Negotiate pricing, concessions, commercial terms, and contractual flexibility

• Engage directly with supplier representatives to drive outcomes

• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Technology, and Legal

• Identify license optimization and cost containment opportunities

• Provide executive-ready summaries of negotiation status, risk, and exposure

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of strategic sourcing experience with a strong technology focus

• Able to manage several initiatives at the same time, while staying highly organized and in communication with internal clients

• Polished and concise communications with stakeholders

• Demonstrated success leading complex enterprise SaaS negotiations

• Experience with platforms such as Google Workspace, Tableau, Zoom, contact center platforms, data solutions, or similar enterprise technologies

• Strong financial acumen and commercial modeling capability with advanced spreadsheet skills

• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple concurrent initiatives

• Experience operating in fast-paced or PE-backed environments preferred

This role requires confidence, executive presence, and deep commercial negotiation strength. You should be comfortable leading supplier conversations at the enterprise level and advising senior internal stakeholders.

If you are interested or know someone who fits this profile, please reach out directly.