Sourcing Manager

Description:

The Sourcing Manager -Software will lead the strategic sourcing / supplier management activities for Application Software related categories in support of Company’s CIO organization and technology-focused business areas. These areas include Company’s software both on-prem and cloud as well as SaaS and associated services.

How you’ll make your mark

Reporting to the Senior Director of Infrastructure Software Sourcing and Procurement, you will be responsible for: Strategic Sourcing / Internal Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, and Communication. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and/or strengthen relationships among the strategic sourcing organization, the CIO organization, and other technology focused business areas;
• Work with key stakeholders to develop and ensure implementation of continuous saving ideas that will reduce Company’s total cost of ownership. Utilize procurement technologies and systems to further productivity Monitoring savings and defining budgetary impact
• Keep abreast of technology trends in the Infrastructure Software space, as well as overall Technology trends to drive efficiencies in current and future contracts
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions associated with Software and Saas Buys, renewals, etc
• Negotiate with suppliers at C-level and ability to influence and get the best possible commercial and legal terms
• Work with stakeholders (including finance) to track achieved global savings and develop methods to translate sourcing savings into budget reductions;
• Support legal in finalizing and executing contracts
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  What you’ll need to succeed

  • 10+ years as an IT strategic sourcing professional with hands-on technology procurement experience at a company recognized as best in class in this function.
  • Deep experience in Software & SaaS space from a technical perspective with ability to negotiate terms and apply industry knowledge to the sourcing strategy; Knowledge and experience in structuring Commercial contracts required
  • Demonstrable expertise in IT related strategic sourcing and procurement, with complex project management skills, with progressive view of IT management including analyzing the total value chain
  • Solid analytical abilities including the ability to structure complex problems and create appropriate, fact-based solutions
  • Demonstrable success in developing and leading multiple high performing cross-functional teams that deliver quantifiable results;
  • Advanced degree (MBA preferred) in areas such as Procurement, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or Computer Science - CPM certification preferred
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