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PerkinElmerCore Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in IT procurement leadership, focusing on software and SaaS categories, with a strong ability to negotiate complex agreements and optimize licensing models. Proven track record in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive cost reductions and streamline procurement processes.
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IT Procurement LeadershipContract NegotiationSoftware Licensing ModelsCross-Functional CollaborationProactive Renewal Strategies
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAbout the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide leadership for the company’s global IT Procurement category
- Own the contracting and renewal process of IT agreements valued at more than $100M
- Collaborate cross-functionally with IT and business owners to challenge licensure needs, consolidate applications, and drive cost reductions
- Negotiate agreements and ensure they are thoroughly benchmarked
- Collaborate with legal, IT, and business stakeholders to meet contracting guidelines and manage business risks
- Lead IT Steerco Process governance
- Present final negotiated agreements to Executive Leadership Team approvers
- Identify redundant applications, streamline software portfolios, and drive business process changes that reduce license counts and total cost of ownership
- Develop proactive renewal strategies and leverage renewal timelines to maximize negotiation leverage
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10-15 years of experience in a procurement or buying role
- 10+ years of experience supporting IT and technology categories
- Experience supporting procurement categories on a global scale
- Experience managing procurement activities for fleet or a closely related commodity
- Bachelors Degree
- Strong communications & presentation skills
- Experience working in SAP or a similar ERP system
- Skills with MS Office
- Familiarity with eSourcing and Procure 2 Pay tools
- Proven experience leading IT procurement initiatives, with a strong focus on software and SaaS categories, including application rationalization and license optimization
- Demonstrated ability to partner with business stakeholders, IT, finance, and legal teams
- Skilled in developing proactive renewal strategies, including early engagement with stakeholders and risk mitigation planning
- Track record of negotiating complex software agreements and securing favorable terms
- Deep understanding of software licensing models, contract structures, and benchmarking practices
- Experience in a consulting environment is highly desirable
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Hard Skills
Procurement ManagementContract ManagementApplication RationalizationLicense OptimizationBenchmarking PracticesRisk Mitigation PlanningNegotiation SkillsGlobal Procurement ExperienceFleet Procurement ManagementSaaS Procurement
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsStakeholder Partnership
Tools & Technologies
SAPERP SystemsMS OfficeESourcing ToolsProcure 2 Pay Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
IT ProcurementSoftware AgreementsCost ReductionBusiness Process ChangesIT Steerco Process Governance