MathWorks is hiring a Senior Sourcing & Procurement Technology Analyst. The role involves leading end-to-end procurement activities for software, SaaS, and cloud services while managing the evaluation, selection, and implementation of procurement technology tools to optimize the source-to-pay workflow and improve procurement processes.
Highlights
Lead evaluation, selection, implementation, and optimization of procurement technology tools including CLM systems and e-sourcing platforms.
Act as a subject-matter expert advising stakeholders on procurement technology capabilities and integrations.
Manage sourcing and procurement activities for technology-related categories such as software, SaaS, and cloud services.
Collaborate with IT, Security, Finance, and Legal to define sourcing strategies and review contract terms.
Maintain accurate contract and procurement data to ensure transparency and reliable reporting.
Support development and enhancement of procurement best practices and contribute to category strategies.
Require a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
7 to 10+ years of procurement experience focused on technology sourcing, software licensing, SaaS, and cloud agreements.
Experience with procurement technology tools, including sourcing platforms and analytics dashboards; Oracle Procurement experience is a plus.
Strong negotiation, cross-functional communication, and stakeholder management skills necessary.
Senior Sourcing & Procurement Technology Analyst Full Description
The Senior Sourcing and Procurement Analyst will play a critical role in managing complex technology sourcing initiatives and helping to create a modern, technology‑enabled procurement function. This role will lead end‑to‑end procurement activities for software, SaaS, cloud services, and will serve as a leader in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of procurement technology tools to support the source to pay workflow. The ideal candidate will have experience leveraging technology and improving procurement processes with a focus on reducing waste and ensuring optimal business outcomes.
Responsibilities
Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and optimization of procurement technology tools, including CLM systems, e‑sourcing platforms, intake/workflow tools, and analytics dashboards.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert on procurement technology, advising stakeholders on system capabilities, integrations, and best practices.
Lead end‑to‑end sourcing and procurement activities for software, SaaS, cloud, and other technology categories.
Collaborate with IT, Security, Finance, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, define sourcing strategies, and support informed decision‑making.
Partner with Legal to review and finalize contract terms, ensuring alignment with company policies, risk tolerance, and compliance requirements.
Maintain accurate contract and procurement data within sourcing systems, ensuring transparency and reliable reporting.
Support the development and enhancement of procurement best practices.
Contribute to category strategies and long‑term planning for technology sourcing.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and 10 years of professional work experience (or equivalent experience) is required.
Additional Qualifications
7–10+ years of procurement experience, with a strong focus on technology sourcing, software licensing, SaaS, and cloud agreements.
Hands-on experience with sourcing and procurement technology tools, such as CLM systems, e sourcing platforms, intake/workflow tools, or analytics dashboards
Demonstrated experience evaluating, selecting, implementing, and optimizing procurement technology solutions.
Proven experience negotiating complex technology contracts, including commercial terms, pricing models, and legal provisions.
Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across IT, Legal, Finance, and business teams.
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail, capable of interpreting contract language, evaluating pricing models, and identifying optimization opportunities.