Manager Procurement, Software
Core
Leading the sourcing, negotiation, and lifecycle management of software solutions across the business to ensure alignment with enterprise strategy, drive cost optimization, and mitigate risk.
Role type
Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (Software)
Builds
Strategic vendor partnerships and consolidated supplier bases for software solutions
Domain
Healthcare / Software Procurement
Required skills
strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor relationship management, software licensing models, financial data analysis, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, compliance management, budget optimization, market trend analysis
Preferred skills
cloud/SaaS procurement, complex licensing models, risk/compliance frameworks
Technologies
SaaS, perpetual, subscription, on-premises
Responsibilities
Develop and execute software sourcing strategies aligned with business goals; Lead negotiations for complex, high-value software contracts; Build and manage a forward-looking, consolidated supplier base; Partner with IT, Legal, Finance, and business units to align procurement with enterprise architecture; Administer software agreements to ensure compliance; Monitor supplier performance against SLAs and KPIs; Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies related to licensing and data privacy; Track and forecast software cost drivers; Maintain and optimize software procurement budgets; Ensure timely acquisition of critical software; Establish scalable procurement models; Stay informed on emerging technologies and regulatory changes; Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes; Cultivate long-term strategic relationships with key software vendors; Provide centralized visibility into software needs.
Seniority
Manager, strategic leadership