IT Indirect Sourcing Lead — SaaS, Cloud & IT Services

Verint Systems, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Verint Systems Inc. is seeking a Category Manager, IT – Indirect to lead sourcing, negotiation and contract management for indirect IT spend, with a focus on SaaS, software, cloud services, IT hardware, telecom, and data networks. You will partner with IT, Security, Legal, and Finance to drive cost savings and governance.

You will manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle, negotiate complex agreements, and lead cross-functional teams to execute category plans, renewals, and supplier reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Five or more years’ experience in strategic sourcing of indirect IT categories (SaaS and enterprise software, cloud, hardware and IT services) with increased scope.
• Knowledge of SaaS/software licensing and pricing models; familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure/AWS/Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cross functional leadership with teams to identify opportunities and standardize services.
• Develop and coordinate category plans and targets aligned with procurement objectives.
• Interface with senior leadership to ensure execution of category plans.
• Lead complex sourcing projects to secure cost savings and alternate sourcing.
• Manage end‑to‑end SaaS/software procurement lifecycle with IT, Legal and Finance.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Contract negotiations

SaaS procurement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology or related field

Job description

Verint Systems Inc. is seeking a Category Manager, IT – Indirect to lead sourcing, negotiation and contract management for indirect IT spend, with a focus on SaaS, software, cloud services, IT hardware, telecom, and data networks. You will partner with IT, Security, Legal, and Finance to drive cost savings and governance.

You will manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle, negotiate complex agreements, and lead cross-functional teams to execute category plans, renewals, and supplier reviews.