.The Digital Technology (DT) Sourcing Team is responsible for developing global sourcing strategies and delivering upon savings targets. We work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and suppliers to negotiate technology (IT) related agreements and achieve cost-savings targets year over year by building strong business relationships, analyzing market conditions and spend analytics to develop the best possible sourcing solution.**Partner with the best**As a key contributor and member of the Digital Technology Sourcing team, you'll be responsible for a portfolio of software (on-prem, SaaS, Cloud, etc.) suppliers. You will work with talented technology leaders and key stakeholders to identify sourcing projects, create sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, and achieve savings targets.As a **_Lead Sourcing Specialist_** - Digital Technology Commodity Management, you will be responsible for:- Contributing and leading category strategy, spend analysis and pipeline development.- Achieving cost savings through execution of category and supplier strategies, execution of strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier and category spend information and supplier optimization.- Leading commercial negotiations and/or bids to deliver value and risk mitigation for key stakeholders.- Advising and communicating with others regarding status of projects, process compliance, business procedures, and policies,- Serving as a business partner to key stakeholders and cross-functional teams; Finance, Legal, Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Vendor Management, etc. to achieve business outcomes.- Building relationships with key suppliers and other partners as needed to advance business requirements and achieve internal customer satisfaction.- Contribute thought leadership to improve processes, policies, and sourcing projects while leading a portfolio of sourcing projects and related activities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.**To be successful in this role you will**:- Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.- Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing and/or Category Management with demonstrated experience negotiating global software and cloud technologies agreements.- Have fluent English both verbal and written.- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, global environment.**Desired Characteristics**:- Show clear understanding of how to negotiate with software and cloud services suppliers to mitigate risk and achieve savings targets- Be able to work with global teams in a virtual, multi-faceted environment- Have a strong work ethic and be highly responsive with a sense of urgency to close contracts, projects, and requests.- Have demonstrated leadership abilities and be comfortable leading cross-functional sourcing teams and coordinate several projects simultaneously