Our client is hiring a Manager over Software Procurement for their team onsite in Greenwood Village, CO! The ideal candidate will have relevant experience working within the strategic software sourcing and procurement teams in a large enterprise environment. This is a highly collaborative team, who enjoys working in the office, to engage in cross-functional strategy across different suppliers. If this sounds like you, apply today!
Duties:
Analyze various software cost models/options and providing recommendations to stakeholders
Lead the negotiation and contract management of large-scale, enterprise-wide volume purchase software agreements under the guidance of senior team members
Proactively strategize with business and technical owners to understand the needs of the organization
Lead cross-functional teams to develop meaningful requirements to ensure quality responses from suppliers
Research and develop adequate sources of supply
Utilize supply market knowledge to leverage the best strategy and lead cross-functional supplier selection activities through management of formal RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes
Develop a strategic category plan based on an understanding of business goals and objectives, the supply market, and competitive benchmarking
Manage and influence all phases of change management
Manage stakeholder groups through technology adoption
Desired Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of Software Procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience
1+ year(s) of electronic procurement and or contract solutions experience
Knowledge of various types of Software and related services including perpetual, term and subscription agreements, maintenance and support, and other IT products
Demonstrated knowledge of information technology and software terminology