Software Category Sourcing Specialist - Procurement Operations Department, Procurement Operations Supervisory Department
Core
Develop and execute procurement strategies for software and indirect categories, leading end-to-end RFP processes, vendor selection, negotiations, and contract execution to drive cost savings and TCO optimization.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Software Category Sourcing)
Builds
Group-wide centralized procurement model for software, telecommunications equipment, and SaaS services
Domain
Technology procurement / Software & IT services
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, RFP management, vendor selection, price negotiation, contract management, TCO analysis, stakeholder management, cost analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with software licenses, SaaS, and AMC, TCO analysis leadership, end-to-end process ownership, tool implementation (e.g., Ariba)
Technologies
Ariba, OSS/BSS, analytics tools, security solutions, development tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute procurement strategies for software and indirect categories; Lead end-to-end RFP processes including requirement definition and vendor evaluation; Perform cost analysis and lead price negotiations; Manage vendors and optimize existing contracts; Drive procurement initiatives with Engineering, Legal, and Finance; Conduct contract reviews from commercial and risk perspectives
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
