Sr Director - Strategic Sourcing

Why UKG:  

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.

Role Overview 

The Senior Director, Technology Sourcing is a strategic leader responsible for building and scaling a best-in-class, digitally enabled technology sourcing organization within a fast-paced, global SaaS environment. 

This role leads the company’s largest and most complex spend categories, including Software & Platforms (SaaS, Cloud, AI & Data, Enterprise Applications) and Infrastructure (Hardware, Cybersecurity, Networking), while creating a foundation for Supplier Relationship Management across key strategic partners. 

In addition, this role will define and execute a multi-year sourcing strategy that delivers measurable value—driving margin expansion, cost discipline, and enterprise scalability—while partnering closely with Technology, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategy & Leadership 

• Lead teams to create and execute a multi-year technology sourcing strategy aligned to company growth, product roadmap, and financial targets 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology investments and supplier strategy 

• Build and lead a high-performing sourcing team, driving capability development and organizational scale 

Category Management & Value Delivery 

• Drive proactive, strategic insights through a Category Management structure 

• Own overall sourcing strategy across enterprise software, cloud, data/AI, and infrastructure categories 

• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, multi-year commercial roadmaps, and licensing strategies 

• Lead team to deliver measurable outcomes across:  

• P&L savings 

• Cost avoidance 

• Consumption optimization 

Supplier & Commercial Management 

• Play a lead role in driving and supporting complex enterprise negotiations with strategic technology suppliers 

• Establish and manage executive-level supplier relationships 

• Drive vendor rationalization and portfolio optimization to eliminate redundancy and maximize value 

• Enable supplier-backed innovation aligned to business priorities 

Governance & Operating Model 

• Support the modernization of procurement through automation, analytics, and AI-enabled insights 

• Strengthen alignment across Procurement and enterprise functions 

Transformation & Analytics 

• Implement data-driven spend visibility and forecasting, leveraging AI-enabled analytics where appropriate 

• Partner with FinOps to support cloud cost transparency and optimization strategies 

• Lead procurement transformation initiatives across tools, processes, and operating model 

First 12–18 Month Priorities 

• Establish a category-led operating model across technology sourcing 

• Rationalize technology supplier portfolio and eliminate duplication across key categories 

• Deliver measurable savings and cost optimization aligned to margin targets 

• Implement structured governance across technology spend and renewals 

• Advance procurement digitization (CLM, intake-to-PO automation, P2P optimization) 

• Strengthen cloud cost management 

Qualifications & Experience 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology sourcing / procurement, including enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, or infrastructure 

• 5+ years in leadership roles managing large, complex technology spend portfolios 

• Experience in a SaaS, cloud, or technology-driven organization required 

• Proven track record leading enterprise negotiations and supplier strategies with top-tier technology providers 

• Demonstrated success driving procurement transformation and operating model improvements 

• Strong understanding of:  

• Cloud 

• SaaS licensing and pricing models 

• Data, AI, cyber, enterprise application ecosystems 

Leadership & Capabilities 

• Executive presence with ability to influence C-suite and senior stakeholders 

• Strong financial acumen with a focus on margin, ROI, and capital discipline 

• Data-driven mindset with ability to translate analytics into actionable insights 

• Proven change leader with experience scaling fast paced organizations 

• Collaborative, business-oriented leader who operates as a strategic partner 

• Track record of building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams 

Company Overview:

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer   

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com. 

The pay range for this position is $163,900 to $235,550. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits