Strategic IT Sourcing Lead

Job Description
Corporate Technology
Michael Baker International understands that people require choices in where they want to build a sustainable future. For more than 85 years, Michael Baker International has maintained an entrepreneurial work environment that fosters great careers and brings great success to the organization. Michael Baker offers many opportunities to grow professionally — whether in Finance, IT, Human Resources, Technology, Communications, or our National Practice and Market segments. Take your next step with us and help make a difference in the lives of those you work with and those we serve.
What We're Looking For
Michael Baker International is seeking a Strategic IT Sourcing Lead to join our corporate Technology team. In this role, you will lead enterprise-wide technology sourcing initiatives across software, cloud infrastructure, SaaS applications, telecommunications, managed services, and professional services — driving competitive supplier evaluations, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and delivering measurable cost savings and cost avoidance. You will build and govern strategic supplier relationships that support MBI's technology operations, partnering closely with IT, Finance, Legal, Security, HR, and business unit stakeholders to ensure technology contracts are well-structured, competitively priced, and operationally sound.
This is a senior individual contributor role within our corporate IT/PMO Operations organization. You will shape MBI's technology sourcing strategy, establish and mature vendor governance practices, and leverage data analytics and emerging AI-enabled procurement tools to continuously improve sourcing efficiency and supplier value.
Michael Baker International does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
What You'll Do
Lead enterprise RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes for technology categories — software licensing, cloud infrastructure, SaaS applications, telecommunications, managed services, and professional services — including supplier identification, evaluation, scoring, and selection
Negotiate complex commercial agreements, including software licensing terms, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services agreements, telecom contracts, and managed services arrangements — covering pricing, SLAs, audit rights, data privacy provisions, and termination protections
Manage the full IT contract lifecycle from competitive sourcing through negotiation, execution, renewals, and closeout — maintaining a well-organized contract repository and proactive renewal calendar
Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements — with supporting financial analysis, benchmarking assessments, and documented savings methodology
Govern strategic supplier relationships through formal performance scorecards, KPI frameworks, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) — escalating supplier performance issues and driving corrective action when needed
Conduct spend analytics and market benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities, rationalize the supplier portfolio, and inform category strategies
Leverage procurement platforms, eSourcing tools, ERP systems, and spend analytics solutions to improve process efficiency, contract visibility, and data-driven decision-making
Identify and apply AI-enabled procurement tools, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance sourcing efficiency, supplier evaluation, contract analysis, and spend visibility
Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Security, and business stakeholders to align sourcing priorities with enterprise technology strategy and ensure commercial agreements meet compliance, security, and operational requirements
Develop and maintain category strategies for key technology spend areas — defining market approach, preferred vendors, commercial terms standards, and renewal strategy
What You Need To Succeed
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent experience accepted
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or IT contract management — with evidence in dated role history
3+ years specifically leading IT/technology sourcing initiatives — software, cloud, SaaS, telecom, managed services, or professional services — including direct involvement in vendor negotiations (not general procurement or purchasing)
Demonstrated experience managing or leading enterprise RFP, RFQ, or RFI competitive procurement events end-to-end — identifying vendors, structuring evaluations, scoring responses, and selecting suppliers
Experience managing the IT contract lifecycle — including software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services agreements, and telecom or managed services contracts — through negotiations, renewals, SLA oversight, and commercial risk management
Documented delivery of cost savings, cost avoidance, or TCO improvements — with supporting financial analysis; results should be evident in work history
Hands-on experience with procurement platforms, eSourcing tools, ERP systems, or CLM solutions (Oracle, SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, Ivalua, or equivalent) in an operational role context
Nice to Have
Experience working within or directly serving Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC) organizations
Experience applying AI-enabled procurement tools, robotic process automation, or advanced analytics to sourcing efficiency, contract analysis, supplier risk, or spend visibility
Oracle Financials or Oracle Procurement module experience — vendor management, PO processing, or invoice reconciliation
Ivanti or enterprise IT asset management (ITAM) tool experience
PowerBI or Power Automate experience in a procurement or spend analytics context
Professional certification: CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), CPSD, ITIL Foundation, or CTPP (Certified Technology Procurement Professional)
Master's degree or MBA in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, or related field
Experience building or managing formal vendor performance scorecards, KPI frameworks, or quarterly business review (QBR) structures
Compensation
The approximate compensation range for this position is $109,179 to $130,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND MICHAEL BAKER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY December 15, 2026.
About Us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is fille

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