{"id":1583357,"url":"https://alion.io/job/catalyst-brands-it-sourcing-manager-saas-software","title":"IT Sourcing Manager - SaaS & Software","company":{"id":2066519,"name":"Catalyst Brands","domain":"catalystbrands.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/catalystbrands","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Plano, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":81000,"max":109500,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":109500},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-01T13:47:06Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-01","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T13:47:06Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Overview\nCatalyst Brands is seeking a high-performing IT Sourcing Manager - SaaS & Software to lead strategic sourcing and contract negotiations across our corporate enterprise technology ecosystem. In this key role, you will partner closely with cross-functional Tech, Ops, and Finance leadership to manage and optimize our high-growth enterprise software portfolio, SaaS investments, and technology contingent labor. Supporting some of the most iconic names in retail under our holding company umbrella, you will play a critical role in driving scalable technology solutions, negotiating high-impact commercial agreements, and delivering measurable bottom-line value to the enterprise.\nResponsibilities\nSaas & Software:\n Lead Sourcing Initiatives: Plan and execute strategic sourcing strategies for SaaS platforms and enterprise software, managing the entire lifecycle from vendor selection and competitive bidding (RFxs) to final contract execution.\nTeam Guidance: Support and mentor an associate/analyst handling software and SaaS sourcing activities, including new purchases, renewals, and enterprise expansions.\n\nCommercial Negotiation: Negotiate highly favorable commercial and legal terms, specifically focusing on subscription pricing, licensing models, renewal protections, usage tiers, and service-level agreements (SLAs).\n\nFinancial Stewardship: Partner with Technology and Finance stakeholders to manage technology spend, including budgeting, forecasting, and renewal planning.\n\nPortfolio Optimization: Drive active license and subscription optimization, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, eliminate redundancies, and improve software utilization.\n\nFinancial Modeling: Develop and maintain detailed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and build compelling business cases to support investment decisions.\n\nSupplier Relationship Management (SRM): Implement supplier management practices to maximize vendor value, track performance, and support the adoption of key platforms.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Align with stakeholders across Security, Legal, Finance, and Tech on selection, scalability, integration needs, funding approvals, and contract execution.\n\nMarket Intelligence: Analyze market trends, licensing changes, and pricing benchmarks to inform negotiation strategies.\n\nContingent Labor Support:\n Workforce Sourcing: Support the sourcing and management of technology contingent labor (staff augmentation and consulting) in partnership with Technology and HR.\n Contract and Rate Management: Negotiate rate cards, bill rates, and Statements of Work (SOW) to ensure competitive pricing and alignment with enterprise business needs.\nDemand Planning: Assist with labor demand planning, supplier selection, and performance tracking for external technology resources.\nExecutive Presentation: Present sourcing strategies, financial analyses, and outcomes to leadership to support decision-making. \nQualifications\nRequired:\n5+ years of experience in technology procurement or strategic sourcing, with a dedicated focus on SaaS and/or enterprise software agreements.\nNegotiation Expertise: Proven experience negotiating software licensing and SaaS subscription agreements with Tier-1 and mid-market vendors.\n\nContingent Labor Exposure: Exposure to contingent labor sourcing, staffing agreements, or SOW-based engagements.\n\nFinancial Modeling: Experience developing TCO models and performing advanced spend data analysis.\n\nStakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across Technology, Finance, and Business teams.\n\nAttributes: Analytical, detail-oriented, results-driven, and a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.\n\nTools: Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.\n\nPreferred:\nCertification: CPM or CPSM certification is a plus.\n\n Tools: Understanding of Oracle ERP applications is a plus.\nExperience supporting SaaS portfolio management or Software Asset Management (SAM).\nFamiliarity with contingent workforce programs (MSP/VMS), IT staffing suppliers, and rate card negotiations.\nExperience in retail, e-commerce, multi-brand, or digital corporate environments.\nWhat You Get\nIf eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com\nAbout Catalyst\nCatalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Six iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style. We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands. At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.\nWorking at Catalyst means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a safe, caring and welcoming environment. It is a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated and diversity flourishes. It’s a place that’s meant for you.\nFor more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.\nPay Range\nUSD $81,000.00 - USD $109,500.00 /Yr.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5763,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Software"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-01T13:47:06Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["conf:12","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T02:42:15Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":109500,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/catalyst-brands-it-sourcing-manager-saas-software","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/catalyst-brands-it-sourcing-manager-saas-software.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-02T02:42:15Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3657,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1343,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-03T00:00:00Z"}}}