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Overview Catalyst 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. Responsibilities Saas & Software: • 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. • Team Guidance: Support and mentor an associate/analyst handling software and SaaS sourcing activities, including new purchases, renewals, and enterprise expansions. • Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate highly favorable commercial and legal terms, specifically focusing on subscription pricing, licensing models, renewal protections, usage tiers, and service-level agreements (SLAs). • Financial Stewardship: Partner with Technology and Finance stakeholders to manage technology spend, including budgeting, forecasting, and renewal planning. • Portfolio Optimization: Drive active license and subscription optimization, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, eliminate redundancies, and improve software utilization. • Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain detailed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and build compelling business cases to support investment decisions. • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Implement supplier management practices to maximize vendor value, track performance, and support the adoption of key platforms. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with stakeholders across Security, Legal, Finance, and Tech on selection, scalability, integration needs, funding approvals, and contract execution. • Market Intelligence: Analyze market trends, licensing changes, and pricing benchmarks to inform negotiation strategies. Contingent Labor Support: • Workforce Sourcing: Support the sourcing and management of technology contingent labor (staff augmentation and consulting) in partnership with Technology and HR. • Contract and Rate Management: Negotiate rate cards, bill rates, and Statements of Work (SOW) to ensure competitive pricing and alignment with enterprise business needs. • Demand Planning: Assist with labor demand planning, supplier selection, and performance tracking for external technology resources. • Executive Presentation: Present sourcing strategies, financial analyses, and outcomes to leadership to support decision-making. Qualifications Required: • 5+ years of experience in technology procurement or strategic sourcing, with a dedicated focus on SaaS and/or enterprise software agreements. • Negotiation Expertise: Proven experience negotiating software licensing and SaaS subscription agreements with Tier-1 and mid-market vendors. • Contingent Labor Exposure: Exposure to contingent labor sourcing, staffing agreements, or SOW-based engagements. • Financial Modeling: Experience developing TCO models and performing advanced spend data analysis. • Stakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across Technology, Finance, and Business teams. • Attributes: Analytical, detail-oriented, results-driven, and a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities. • Tools: Proficient with Microsoft Office 365. Preferred: • Certification: CPM or CPSM certification is a plus. • Tools: Understanding of Oracle ERP applications is a plus. • Experience supporting SaaS portfolio management or Software Asset Management (SAM). • Familiarity with contingent workforce programs (MSP/VMS), IT staffing suppliers, and rate card negotiations. • Experience in retail, e-commerce, multi-brand, or digital corporate environments. What You Get If 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 About Catalyst Catalyst 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. Working 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. For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page. #LI-MS1 Pay Range USD $81,000.00 - USD $109,500.00 /Yr.

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Team Guidance: Support and mentor an associate/analyst handling software and SaaS sourcing activities, including new purchases, renewals, and enterprise expansions.
Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate highly favorable commercial and legal terms, specifically focusing on subscription pricing, licensing models, renewal protections, usage tiers, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
Financial Stewardship: Partner with Technology and Finance stakeholders to manage technology spend, including budgeting, forecasting, and renewal planning.
Portfolio Optimization: Drive active license and subscription optimization, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, eliminate redundancies, and improve software utilization.
Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain detailed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and build compelling business cases to support investment decisions.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Implement supplier management practices to maximize vendor value, track performance, and support the adoption of key platforms.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with stakeholders across Security, Legal, Finance, and Tech on selection, scalability, integration needs, funding approvals, and contract execution.
Market Intelligence: Analyze market trends, licensing changes, and pricing benchmarks to inform negotiation strategies.
Workforce Sourcing: Support the sourcing and management of technology contingent labor (staff augmentation and consulting) in partnership with Technology and HR.
Contract and Rate Management: Negotiate rate cards, bill rates, and Statements of Work (SOW) to ensure competitive pricing and alignment with enterprise business needs.
Demand Planning: Assist with labor demand planning, supplier selection, and performance tracking for external technology resources.
Executive Presentation: Present sourcing strategies, financial analyses, and outcomes to leadership to support decision-making.
5+ years of experience in technology procurement or strategic sourcing, with a dedicated focus on SaaS and/or enterprise software agreements.
Negotiation Expertise: Proven experience negotiating software licensing and SaaS subscription agreements with Tier-1 and mid-market vendors.
Contingent Labor Exposure: Exposure to contingent labor sourcing, staffing agreements, or SOW-based engagements.
Financial Modeling: Experience developing TCO models and performing advanced spend data analysis.
Stakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across Technology, Finance, and Business teams.
Attributes: Analytical, detail-oriented, results-driven, and a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.

Nice-to-haves

Certification: CPM or CPSM certification is a plus.
Tools: Understanding of Oracle ERP applications is a plus.
Experience supporting SaaS portfolio management or Software Asset Management (SAM).
Familiarity with contingent workforce programs (MSP/VMS), IT staffing suppliers, and rate card negotiations.
Experience in retail, e-commerce, multi-brand, or digital corporate environments.
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