Job Title: Procurement Category Manager - Technology, Software
Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as a liaison between internal business partners and external suppliers to strategize and execute sophisticated and impactful sourcing projects related to the company's consumption of third-party software.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with senior internal partners by understanding their objectives and aligning them with those of Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS).
- Proactively seek value-creating opportunities across various spend categories.
- Oversee the process of disseminating and adhering to contract obligations, and develop a comprehensive strategy for renewals.
- Demonstrate expertise in software trends and commercial models, and provide training across the organization.
- Develop, issue, and coordinate RFx activity and lead commercial negotiations to identify the best sourcing solutions for the company.
- Ensure proper risk mitigation by liaising with Legal and assisting internal partners in obtaining robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for reliable performance.
- Report progress weekly, detailing work planning and work in progress, and add agreements, service details, and payment forecasts into procurement systems promptly.
- Drive continuous improvement and organizational change initiatives.
- Contribute significantly to the strategic direction of sourcing/procurement initiatives.
Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a similar field; preference for an MBA or JD.
- Strategic Sourcing/Procurement-related industry certification(s) is a plus.
- Preference for 5-9 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing with an emphasis on software/SaaS.
- Deep market knowledge of software contracting trends, licensing models, and business models.
- Familiarity with fiscal planning cycles and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Excellent emotional intelligence (EQ) and ability to positively influence various partners, improving business dynamics both within Global Procurement and across the company.
- Growth mentality with a keen awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses; adept at receiving, applying, and providing useful feedback.
- Mastery of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with BI reporting and spend analysis.
- High attention to detail with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to synthesize and present complex matters and data analysis in executive presentation views with insightful commentary.
- Willingness to train and educate users in new processes, policies, and procedures or technologies.
- Ability to handle own workload and priorities effectively, with flexible working times based on company requirements.
Salary Information:
- The . pay range for this position is $95,100 to $184,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Specific salary range information is available during the hiring process.
- For non-sales roles, starting salaries are expressed as base salary with short-term incentives in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
- Certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
Additional Information:
- The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
- The company values a free and open marketplace for all employees and has policies to prevent illegal agreements with other companies regarding recruitment or hiring.
