Team Lead, Software Sourcing

News Corporation; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

News Corp Global Sourcing in Bengaluru, Karnataka is seeking a Team Lead – Software Sourcing to lead execution across enterprise software, SaaS, and cloud services, managing a global team of Analysts.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, stakeholder management, and knowledge of cloud pricing, with a focus on building cost-efficient contracts and strategic sourcing strategies.

Hybrid work arrangement offers a balance of in-office collaboration and remote work.

Qualifications

• 9–10 years of progressive IT Sourcing experience focusing on enterprise software, cloud services and SaaS/PaaS/IaaS.
• Experience negotiating multi-million-dollar agreements with tier-1 vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle, SAP).
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred; professional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of Analysts and Senior Analysts, setting KPI targets and ensuring quality execution.
• Own end-to-end strategic sourcing for software, cloud, and SaaS licenses, including ELAs and major contracts.
• Partner with legal, privacy, and security teams to finalize MSAs, DPAs, and related terms.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cloud pricing

Contract terms

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT Engineering/Business/Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Suite

AWS/Azure/GCP

ERP/Contract management tools

Job description

Bangalore

Full time

Job_Req_55332

Job Description :

JOB DESCRIPTION: TEAM LEAD – SOFTWARE SOURCING

Job Title: Team Lead, Software Sourcing

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week in-office)

Organization: News Corp Global Sourcing

Position Summary

The Team Lead – Software Sourcing leads execution across enterprise software, SaaS, public cloud infrastructure and AI Services categories within News Corp’s Global Sourcing organization. This role demands a tech-savvy sourcing leader capable of navigating complex cloud enterprise agreements, managing senior global stakeholder relationships, driving rigorous commercial negotiations, and leading a high-performing team of Analysts/Senior Analysts.

Acting as a strategic partner to global technology leaders, the Team Lead applies systems thinking to bridge business needs, architecture requirements, legal governance, and financial targets.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Team Leadership & Talent Management

• Directly manage, coach, and elevate a team of Analysts and Senior Analysts, setting clear KPI targets, driving execution rigor, and managing performance.
• Allocate workload across global software sourcing pipelines, ensuring timely throughput, contract compliance, and delivery against cost-optimization goals.
• Foster a high-performance culture grounded in continuous learning across emerging enterprise technology, licensing models, and negotiation strategies.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Execution

• Drive end-to-end sourcing strategies for complex, high-value Software Enterprise License Agreements (ELAs) and Public Cloud agreements (AWS, Azure, GCP, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Lead competitive RFx processes, commercial negotiations, spend analytics, and supplier rationalization initiatives across News Corp’s global business units.

Legal, Privacy & Governance Alignment

• Partner directly with global legal counsel, data privacy attorneys, and information security teams to draft, structure, and negotiate robust MSAs, DPAs, IP rights, liability caps, and SLA frameworks.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for contractual, commercial, and operational risk mitigation across global technology contracts.
• Ensure strict adherence to global procurement ethics, policy governance, and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build trusted-advisor relationships with VP tech stakeholders, Enterprise Architects, and Business Sourcing Partners across News Corp business units.
• Translate complex business and technology requirements into clear, executable sourcing strategies.

Program Management & Continuous Improvement

• Manage the global software sourcing deal pipeline, ensuring predictable velocity, risk visibility, and actionable reporting to executive leadership.
• Identify structural cost-reduction opportunities, eliminate redundant software spend, and drive best-in-class sourcing transformation initiatives.

Candidate Qualifications & Critical Competencies

• Experience: Minimum 9–10 years of progressive IT Sourcing experience, with a core focus on complex enterprise software, public cloud service providers, and SaaS/PaaS/IaaS commercial structures.
• People Management: Minimum 2–3 years of demonstrated experience directly managing, mentoring, and developing team members at the Analyst and Senior Analyst levels.
• Domain & Technical Depth: Deep understanding of enterprise technology systems, software licensing architectures, and cloud pricing mechanisms (e.g., uncommitted vs. committed spend, BYOL, core-based vs. user-based metrics).
• Direct experience negotiating multi-million-dollar agreements with tier-1 technology vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, AWS, Google Cloud, Snowflake).
• Legal & Privacy Acumen: Expert capability in partnering with legal/privacy counsel to negotiate complex terms (DPAs, cross-border data transfers, liability/indemnification, audit rights).
• Leadership & Drive: Proactive, go-getter mentality with a proven track record of solving multi-faceted problems in a matrixed, global corporate structure.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional written, verbal, and executive presentation skills; adept at driving consensus among cross-functional global stakeholders.
• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, Business, or Finance. MBA preferred. Professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, PMP, AWS/Azure Cloud Practitioner) highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets

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