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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global sourcing strategies for enterprise software, cloud services, and cybersecurity while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and optimizing supplier relationships. Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and manage sourcing programs with significant annual spend, delivering measurable savings and operational efficiencies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationSoftware LicensingProcurement Governance
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Hard Skills
Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentCost OptimizationData AnalysisRisk ManagementCategory ManagementVendor ManagementCloud Services ProcurementCybersecurity ProcurementEnterprise Software ManagementSaaS Solutions Management
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementExecutive CommunicationInfluencing SkillsTeam LeadershipAnalytical Thinking
Tools & Technologies
SAPMicrosoftAWSSnowflakeOracleGoogle Cloud
Certifications & Qualifications
CIPSCPSMCSCPPMP
Industry Keywords
Procurement Best PracticesCloud EconomicsDigital TransformationSoftware Licensing ModelsSupplier Performance Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSCloudCyber SecurityOraclePMPSnowflake
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute the global sourcing strategy and multi-year roadmap for enterprise software, cloud services, cybersecurity, data & analytics, SaaS solutions, and technology platforms
- Lead sourcing activities for key strategic suppliers including SAP, Microsoft, AWS, Snowflake, and other major technology providers
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, license rationalization, risk reduction, and supplier consolidation
- Align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps and business transformation initiatives
- Own and continuously improve the enterprise-wide indirect sourcing governance framework, including policies, standards, controls, approval processes, and sourcing playbooks
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegated authority requirements, supplier onboarding processes, and competitive bidding standards
- Lead sourcing governance councils and steering committees to monitor compliance, supplier performance, and value realization
- Manage strategic supplier relationships through executive business reviews, performance scorecards, service-level agreements, and commercial reviews
- Lead complex contract negotiations, renewals, software licensing agreements, cloud consumption models, and supplier risk assessments
- Drive continuous improvement through supplier performance management and remediation initiatives
- Deliver sustainable year-over-year savings, cost avoidance, working capital improvements, and operational efficiencies
- Oversee software license optimization and utilization programs to maximize return on investment
- Track, validate, and report sourcing benefits through established governance processes
- Lead and develop a global IT sourcing team while coordinating regional sourcing leads and category managers
- Build relationships with senior business, IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations stakeholders
- Provide executive-level reporting and insights on spend, supplier risk, contract exposure, sourcing pipeline, savings delivery, and strategic recommendations
- Stay current with emerging technology trends, software licensing models, cloud economics, cybersecurity requirements, and procurement best practices
- Translate market developments into actionable sourcing strategies that support organizational objectives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or vendor management
- Proven experience managing enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and technology services spend
- Demonstrated success negotiating complex agreements with global technology suppliers
- Experience managing sourcing programs valued at $50M+ annually
- Strong understanding of software licensing, cloud commercial models, procurement governance, and supplier risk management
- Experience leading global, regional, or matrix teams in complex multinational environments
- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and executive communication skills
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into business insights
- Experience sourcing with providers such as SAP, Microsoft, AWS, Snowflake, Oracle, Google Cloud, or similar strategic technology partners
- Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or equivalent
- Experience establishing procurement governance frameworks and sourcing centers of excellence
- Knowledge of technology procurement trends, cloud economics, cybersecurity requirements, and digital transformation programs
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation package
- Career growth opportunities
- Learning experiences to support career growth and success
- Collaborative global environment focused on innovation, transformation, and continuous improvement
- Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodation support