Job Description
A Senior Sourcer/IT Category Leader is required to join our global IT category team.
This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to drive effective sourcing strategies, delivering the best possible outcome.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead sourcing activities for the procurement of enterprise and engineering software licenses.
* Negotiate complex software agreements while ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
* Support the global category manager for software in executing the sourcing category strategy.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure timely renewals of software agreements.
* Collaborate with cross-functional organizations to deliver strategic sourcing requirements.
* Monitor internal customers and supply markets for changes that may impact the sourcing strategy.
* Track financial performance of the Software category compared to prior year and baseline.
* Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and risk management.
Requirements:
* Strong commercial acumen for effective cost management.
* Expert negotiation skills.
* In-depth understanding of End User Licence Agreements and SaaS agreements.
* Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills for working with partners across the contract life cycle.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced matrixed environment.
* Expert knowledge of best sourcing practices and methodologies for this category of IT suppliers/partners.
* Project management experience in complex multi-project and multi-geography environments.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
* Leadership experience.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
* Highly driven and motivated individual.