Develop annual and long-term sourcing strategies and pipeline plans for the software category, achieving cost savings targets and defining supplier strategy
Job Summary
Develop annual and long-term sourcing strategies and pipeline plans for the software category, achieving cost savings targets and defining supplier strategy.
Lead negotiations, RF(x)s, and commercial contract negotiations with software suppliers, collaborating with internal stakeholders including legal, finance, and cybersecurity.
Serve as a business partner to key IT stakeholders, owning and building relationships with key suppliers to advance business requirements and ensure internal customer satisfaction.
Matching Summary
Develop annual and long-term sourcing strategies and pipeline plans for the software category, achieving cost savings targets and defining supplier strategy.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Software and Cloud Sourcing Strategy
Negotiate Software Contracts
Supplier Risk Mitigation
Cross-functional Collaboration
Global Cybersecurity Regulations
Nice-to-have
Thought Leadership
Influence Others
Problem Identification and Solution
Analytical and Organizational Ability
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
3-5 years of progressive experience in technology sourcing
Experience leading global Software (On-Prem, SaaS, Cloud) and Services sourcing
Ability to leverage data for strategic category plans
Skilled negotiator with experience planning and executing sourcing strategies