Global Software & Cloud Procurement Lead

Verint Systems, Inc.; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Verint Systems, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing for SW, SaaS, and hosting IT services. You will negotiate contracts, drive vendor engagement, and align procurement strategies with IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations.

The role emphasizes implementing cost-saving strategies, compliance with procurement policies, and supporting integration activities during corporate expansions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of procurement experience in SW, SaaS & IaaS with knowledge of licenses.
• Strong organization, time management, and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Independent, confident, and integritous approach with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in negotiations with SW, SaaS, and service providers.
• Involve purchasing in major vendor engagements and manage vendors.
• Lead benchmarking to compare supplier rates and cost models.
• Align with IT, Finance, Legal, Services, and Operations on goals and procurement improvements.

Skills

Sourcing SW/SaaS/IaaS

Software license knowledge

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Vendor management systems

Job description

Verint Systems, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing for SW, SaaS, and hosting IT services. You will negotiate contracts, drive vendor engagement, and align procurement strategies with IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations.

The role emphasizes implementing cost-saving strategies, compliance with procurement policies, and supporting integration activities during corporate expansions.