Strategic Technology Sourcing Manager

📋 Description

• Own the commercial strategy and sourcing across a large portfolio of enterprise tech and SaaS spend.
• Act as trusted commercial partner to senior stakeholders, shaping supplier decisions pre-commitment.
• Lead complex negotiations and develop clear commercial strategies delivering value.
• Develop portfolio, category and supplier strategies informed by market intelligence.
• Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers and governance frameworks that drive value.
• Proactively manage supplier performance, renewals, risk and strategic relationships.

🎯 Requirements

• You have 8+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement focused on enterprise tech and SaaS.
• Proven track record delivering measurable outcomes via complex negotiations and supplier strategy.
• Trusted partner who can influence senior stakeholders to shape decisions before commitments.
• Combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
• Understand SaaS models, enterprise licensing and major supplier dynamics with market insight.
• Experience building supplier relationships, governance and performance management delivering value.

🎁 Benefits

• Own a strategic technology portfolio, influence senior leaders, and negotiate complex commercial outcomes
• Be empowered to challenge, influence and make decisions, not simply execute them
• Work with leading technology companies, shaping Canva's platform investments for millions of users
• Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more