Strategic Sourcing Analyst

About the role

Tether is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to drive end-to-end sourcing events, commercial negotiations and contract structuring across key technology spend categories such as IT infrastructure, software, IT services and staffing agencies. The role acts as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, covering the full sourcing lifecycle from market analysis and RFP execution to contract drafting and vendor onboarding.

Key responsibilities

• Lead single-source negotiations and competitive RFPs across multiple technology and services spend categories
• Negotiate tier discounts, pricing models and commercial terms with key technology and service vendors
• Structure complex Statements of Work (SOWs) so that agency fees are tied to measurable delivery milestones and performance metrics
• Standardize contractor rate cards and set labor caps across staff augmentation and external consulting engagements
• Conduct market analysis to inform sourcing strategies and benchmark pricing
• Draft, review and refine contract terms with Legal, Security and Finance teams
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and align sourcing strategy with organizational goals

Required profile

• 5+ years of proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or vendor management, with expertise in technology categories (Cloud, SaaS, IT Services, Staffing)
• Exceptional negotiation skills with a track record of cost savings and favorable commercial terms
• Deep understanding of contract structures, especially milestone-based SOWs and standardized labor rate cards
• Comfortable managing end-to-end sourcing without heavy, legacy ERP systems

The role suits candidates with excellent English communication skills who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment. Applications are made through the company's official careers channel.