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Sr. Sourcing Professional - Technology

IBM

IT

California, USA · Texas City, TX, USA

Posted on Feb 2, 2026

Introduction

IBM is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Sourcing Professional – Technology to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across next‑generation technology categories, including cloud platforms (IaaS/PaaS), enterprise software, and token‑based AI services. This high‑visibility role influences IBM’s enterprise technology strategy, optimizing how IBM adopts cloud and GenAI platforms while strengthening governance, compliance, and innovation.

If you thrive at the intersection of cloud economics, AI consumption models, and complex vendor negotiations—and enjoy guiding stakeholders in both enterprise and client‑facing environments—this role offers an opportunity to shape technology sourcing at global scale.

Your role and responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership

Lead end‑to‑end sourcing for technology providers with emphasis on cloud platforms (IaaS/PaaS) and token‑based AI services.
Negotiate complex MSAs, SOWs, licensing agreements, and consumption‑based pricing structures with major global technology vendors.
Assess token‑based AI pricing models and develop strategies that optimize usage, consumption, and cost predictability.
Develop global category strategies that leverage market intelligence, TBM methodologies, and emerging AI procurement frameworks.
Stay ahead of AI governance, software risk controls, and third‑party technology compliance requirements.
Present insights, strategies, and negotiation outcomes to senior leadership; serve as a sourcing authority in stakeholder and client workshops.
Build and strengthen executive‑level relationships with key vendors, executives, and cross‑functional partners to support solutioning and account growth.

Performance & Delivery Excellence

Monitor delivery performance for internal and client‑facing initiatives. Ensure savings targets, SLA adherence, contract compliance, and customer satisfaction are achieved.
Use enterprise performance tools (EPM dashboards, Cognos) to track pipeline, savings, and supplier performance.
Lead multi‑year procurement transformation plans to elevate technology, cloud, and AI sourcing maturity across the enterprise.

Capability Development & Team Leadership

Mentor and coach team members to deepen technical sourcing expertise and category acumen.
Drive knowledge‑sharing through case studies, best practices, and sourcing templates.
Operate with leadership, accountability, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

10+ years of technology sourcing or procurement experience, focused on cloud and/or AI services.
Strong understanding of token‑based AI pricing and consumption models.
Proven success negotiating complex technology agreements with major vendors
Experience in consulting or procurement outsourcing with a reputable service provider.
Excellent communication, executive presentation, analytical, and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Preferred technical and professional experience

CAIRPP® or equivalent AI procurement certification.
Familiarity with TBM methodologies for AI value realization and AI software governance frameworks.
Experience with martech tools (CRM, CDP, marketing automation) and related software sourcing.
Understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and other data‑privacy regulations affecting technology sourcing.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM’s financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

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