Senior Sourcing Manager, Software Category

GE Vernova

. Develop and lead sourcing and category strategies for assigned software and SaaS portfolios .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $208,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and category strategies for software and SaaS portfolios, with a strong focus on commercial negotiations, supplier management, and TCO reduction. Proven ability to lead complex sourcing projects and drive compliance and optimization in a matrixed, global environment.

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Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentCommercial NegotiationsTCO ReductionSupplier Relationship ManagementSpend Analytics

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Hard Skills

SourcingProcurementSpend AnalyticsTCO ModelingContract NegotiationSupplier EvaluationLicense OptimizationMarket ResearchRFI ManagementRFP Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsLeadershipChange Management

Tools & Technologies

S360

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCSCP

Industry Keywords

SoftwareSaaSSupply ChainCommercial DynamicsVendor ManagementEnterprise AgreementsConsumption CommitmentsRenewalsAudit RightsPricing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead sourcing and category strategies for assigned software and SaaS portfolios
Plan and run end-to-end RFI, RFQ, and RFP sourcing events
Build commercial evaluation models, negotiation strategies, supplier selections, and award recommendations
Lead commercial and contract negotiations for software and SaaS agreements
Partner with Legal on master agreements, order forms, SLAs, and DPAs
Structure and negotiate subscriptions, enterprise agreements, true-ups, consumption commitments, renewals, pricing, audit rights, and license optimization
Champion TCO reductions and provide budgeting inputs through identified opportunities and estimated value creation
Drive demand management and compliance, including license counts, application rationalization, SaaS consumption optimization, and preferred-vendor penetration
Manage the renewals calendar and pipeline to avoid auto-renewals and capture negotiation leverage
Navigate vendor management processes and intake requirements such as S360
Monitor market dynamics, licensing models, price inflation, and vendor consolidation
Advise Technology and business stakeholders and lead multifunctional strategic sourcing teams
Monitor supplier performance, service levels, and renewal risk
Drive supplier relationship management and manage escalations
Build spend analyses and executive-ready business cases
Measure and track spend-category performance and report to leadership
Partner with DT Sourcing leadership to shape strategy and policy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or related functions
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, or equivalent consulting roles
Substantive exposure to software and/or SaaS categories
Ability to lead complex, end-to-end sourcing projects from intake through contract signature
Experience with multi-supplier evaluations
Track record of driving TCO reduction
Experience managing software commercial negotiations
Experience leading organizational or process change
Deep working knowledge of software and SaaS commercial dynamics, including subscriptions, true-ups, consumption commitments, and license optimization
Experience operating in a matrixed, global environment
Strong analytical and financial skills, including spend analytics, TCO modeling, and market research
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to distill complex commercial trade-offs for executive leadership
Maintain relevant professional certifications, e.g., CPSM or CSCP
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity
Company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance/disability benefits
Life insurance
Paid time off for vacation or illness
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development opportunities
No relocation assistance