Global Sourcing Manager – Business Application Software

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Technology Sourcing Specialist to lead software, services, and infrastructure purchases for regional and global teams. You will develop strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to align with IT and business goals.

The role requires strong analytical skills, project management, and the ability to navigate ambiguous situations while ensuring compliance with purchasing policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with IT/tech focus.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience; internship does not count.
• Understanding of legal terms and risk assessment.
• Proficient communication and analytical benchmarking.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Source tech purchases including software, SaaS, and infrastructure.
• Develop, negotiate, and implement sourcing strategies with stakeholders.
• Prepare sourcing recommendations for management levels.
• Lead supplier governance, delivery schedules, and contracts.
• Coordinate with IT, security, legal, and business partners.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP experience

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Internet research

Job description

• Source technology purchases including software, software as a service, and infrastructure on regional and global bases
• Develop, negotiate, and implement sourcing strategies with technology stakeholders, IT, security, and legal
• Prepare and complete sourcing recommendations for various levels of management
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders on supply-base strategy, technologies, products, technology roadmaps, and viable suppliers
• Work with suppliers on governance and deliveries, deadlines, lead times, contracts, and application types
• Participate with Software and Services IT, business stakeholders, Legal, Security and Privacy, and other key stakeholders
• Manage annual renewal cadence and deadlines proactively
• Adhere to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures
• Negotiate competitive pricing, favorable terms, and complete contract packages
• Develop and maintain benchmark data to drive sourcing strategy
• Use the GPSC Sourcing Process to manage sourcing packages and establish a capable, competitive supply base

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant purchasing experience; internship or co-op experience does not count
• Understanding of legal and commercial terms and conditions, with ability to negotiate and assess risk
• Project management skills
• Understanding of basic software concepts
• Ability to function independently and navigate ambiguous situations
• Proficient communication skills
• High-level knowledge of, or ability to learn about, purchased items
• Analytical skills, including in-depth benchmarking
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and prioritize requests
• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods for working effectively with business partners
• Knowledge of computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research
• SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
• Willingness to travel 5% domestically and internationally
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with IT, technology, or software preferred
• Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Demonstrates expertise in sourcing technology purchases, including software and infrastructure, while effectively negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships. Proficient in project management and analytical benchmarking to drive strategic sourcing decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Sourcing Strategy Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Management
• Analytical Skills
• MS Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Purchasing Experience
• Understanding of Legal Terms
• Benchmarking
• Basic Software Concepts
• SAP Experience

Soft Skills

• Proficient Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to Navigate Ambiguous Situations
• Ability to Prioritize Requests

Industry Keywords

• Technology Stakeholders
• Supply-Base Strategy
• Governance
• Corporate Purchasing Policies
• IT and Business Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Internet Research