Senior Sourcing Manager, Software Category

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee sourcing and category strategies for designated software and SaaS portfolios.

• Convert category plans into actionable sourcing events and quantifiable outcomes.

• Organize and execute comprehensive RFI, RFQ, and RFP sourcing events.

• Create commercial evaluation models and negotiation strategies.

• Lead the selection of suppliers and make award recommendations.

• Head commercial and contract negotiations for software and SaaS agreements.

• Collaborate with the Legal team 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.

• Achieve reductions in total cost of ownership and provide budgeting insights.

• Drive demand management and compliance, which includes license counts, application rationalization, SaaS consumption optimization, and preferred-vendor penetration.

• Manage the renewals calendar and pipeline to prevent auto-renewals and leverage negotiation opportunities.

• Navigate internal vendor management processes and intake requirements, such as S360.

• Ensure that sourcing approvals and validation gates are fulfilled.

• Monitor market trends, licensing models, price inflation, and vendor consolidation.

• Act as a trusted advisor to Technology and business stakeholders.

• Lead cross-functional teams on strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Monitor supplier performance, service levels, and renewal risks.

• Enhance value through supplier relationship management and handle escalations.

• Create spend analyses and business cases that are ready for executive presentation.

• Assess and track performance in each spend category and report findings to leadership.

• Collaborate with DT Sourcing leadership to influence strategy and policy.

• Work closely with Technology, Finance, Legal, Security, Compliance, Business Procurement, and Supply Chain stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or related fields.

• At least 7 years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, or similar consulting roles.

• Significant exposure to software and/or SaaS categories.

• Capability to lead intricate, end-to-end sourcing projects from intake to contract signature.

• Experience with multi-supplier evaluations.

• Proven track record of driving total cost of ownership reduction.

• Experience in managing software commercial negotiations.

• Experience leading organizational or process transformations.

• Extensive working knowledge of software and SaaS commercial dynamics, including subscriptions, true-ups, consumption commitments, and license optimization.

• Experience functioning in a matrixed, global environment.

• Strong analytical and financial skills, including spend analytics, TCO modeling, and market research.

• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.

• Ability to simplify complex commercial trade-offs for executive leadership.

• Maintain relevant professional certifications, such as CPSM or CSCP.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screen, as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• 15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to Health Coach services.

• 24/7 nurse-based resource availability.

• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity.

• Company matching contributions and retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance offered.

• Adoption assistance available.

• Paid parental leave policy.

• Disability insurance and benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Paid time off for vacation or illness.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off policy.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Engaging and challenging career paths.

• Competitive compensation package.

• Remote work position.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.