Strategic Sourrcing Manager- Software
Description
- Establishing Sourcing Strategies
- Proactively supporting initiatives that make the customer experience easier and better.
- Evaluating various software cost models and presenting strategic recommendations to partners.
- Managing negotiation and contract processes for large-scale software purchases across the enterprise.
- Collaborating with business and technical teams to fully understand organizational requirements.
- Leading cross-functional groups to define effective requirements for supplier responses.
- Researching and developing alternative supply sources.
- Leveraging industry knowledge to guide the most effective sourcing strategies, including RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes.
- Assessing financial stability and viability of potential suppliers.
- Performing business analyses with a strategic focus on total cost of ownership.
- Continuously seeking cost-saving options and taking steps to achieve them.
- Overseeing supplier performance and providing support when issues arise.
- Creating strategic category plans aligned with business objectives, market conditions, and benchmarking data.
- Managing all phases of change within the organization.
- Guiding stakeholders through technology adoption processes.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Understanding of software services, including perpetual, term, and subscription agreements, maintenance, and IT products
- Familiarity with IT and software-related terminology
- At least 5 years of experience in software procurement, including contract negotiation and management
- 1-3 years of experience with digital procurement or contract management tools
Work Environment
- Office-based: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
Benefits
Compensation: $110,000-135,000 + Generous 401k Match + best in class Healthcare
