Supporting the Global Sourcing Category Leads across Software and Services in the effective delivery of the applicable strategy
Managing and/or providing oversight to category-wide efficiency and governance initiatives
Leading RFPs and renewals, including complex and high-profile commercial/contractual negotiations
Significant interaction with senior internal clients and senior representatives from external vendors
Creating and presenting impactful deal summaries/recommendations
Maintaining deal pipelines and providing a commercial advisory service to key stakeholders
Requirements
Degree level qualification or equivalent
CIPS or other professional Sourcing/Procurement qualification desirable
Minimum 10 years of experience of sourcing the relevant spend categories in a blue-chip environment
Knowledge of pricing and contracting mechanisms for global enterprise level suppliers
Experience of negotiating enterprise software licensing agreements
Excellent understanding of commercial levers and legal terms and conditions related to Software and Services contracts
Benefits
medical, financial, and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave)