Software Procurement Consultant

SoftwareOne; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Unlimited vacation time

Training & mentoring

Wellbeing focus

Team activities

Job summary

SoftwareOne and Crayon form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider. We seek a Software Procurement Consultant to advise clients, negotiate terms, and optimize licenses while building strong vendor partnerships. Hybrid work in Amsterdam supports growth, learning, and global collaboration.

You will shape cost-saving sourcing strategies, liaise with vendors and internal teams, and help deliver data-driven procurement decisions that align with business goals and budgets.

Qualifications

• Several years in IT consulting, software sales, or software license sourcing.
• Strong grasp of licensing models, procurement processes, and supplier ecosystems.
• Certifications like CIPS, CSCP, CPCM are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend software vendors based on offerings and fit.
• Advise on licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual) and optimize agreements.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and identify savings through license optimization.
• Negotiate contracts and manage the full lifecycle, including compliance.
• Serve as main liaison between clients and vendors to resolve issues.
• Monitor market trends to provide data-driven recommendations.
• Maintain records of procurement activities and communications.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Licensing models

Cost optimization

IT consulting

Stakeholder management

Multilingual (Dutch/English)

Education

CIPS

CSCP

CPCM

Job description

• Do you want to shape smart software sourcing strategies and drive real cost savings?
• Are you keen to optimize licenses, negotiate contracts, and build strong vendor partnerships?
• Interested in being part of a collaborative company, where your contribution truly matters and supports both team success and your own growth?

Practical Information:

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reports to: Team Lead - DSC | Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Visa Requirements: Valid working visa for Netherlands | Language Requirements: fluent/professional Dutch and English, written and verbal

As a Software Procurement Consultant, you will play a key role in advising clients on strategic software sourcing. You will work closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure that procurement decisions align with business needs, budgets, and long ‑ term objectives . By collaborating with stakeholders, you will help identify software requirements that support overall business strategies.

Your expertise in software licensing, negotiation, and vendor management will drive efficient, cost ‑ effective procurement processes while fostering strong, sustainable partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and recommend software vendors based on offerings, value, and business fit
• Advise on licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual) and optimize agreements
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and identify savings through license optimization and consolidation
• Negotiate contracts (pricing, terms, renewals) and manage the full contract lifecycle, including compliance
• Act as the main liaison between clients and vendors to resolve issues and optimize vendor performance
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to provide relevant, data-driven recommendations
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and communications

Job Requirements

• Several years of experience in IT consulting, software sales, or software license sourcing, with a proven track record in procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiation
• Strong understanding of software licensing models, procurement processes, and supplier ecosystems, including contract terminology and software asset management principles
• Structured and commercially minded approach, with the ability to navigate complex sourcing environments
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CSCP, CPCM) are an advantage
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with sales teams, senior management, and global stakeholders
• Analytical and customer-focused mindset, with a curiosity for problem-solving and value optimization, and the ability to build trust-based relationships
• Highly organized, motivated self-starter who thrives both independently and in team settings, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Whatweoffer:

• A close-knit, international community where everyone can be themselves
• The freedom and trust to shape your own path—and bring others along with you
• Plenty of room for personal development through training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
• Hybrid working: partly from our Amsterdam office, partly from home
• Unlimited vacation time
• A competitive salary, strong secondary benefits, and a real focus on wellbeing and job satisfaction
• Team activities, lunches, social drinks, and moments to laugh and learn together

Company description

SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.