IT Sourcing Manager - Software

Baker Hughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contemporary work-life balance

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Tailored financial programs

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Sourcing Specialist - Software to help shape annual and long-term software sourcing strategies in a global, fast-paced environment. You will lead negotiations, collaborate with IT, legal and finance teams, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance with security and privacy standards.

The role emphasizes stakeholder partnership, data-driven category planning, and MS Office proficiency, with flexibility in work patterns and a strong focus on delivering business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 6+ years of progressive experience leading technology sourcing for global software.
• Experience negotiating & redlining software contracts.
• Ability to leverage internal/external data to create software category plans.
• Must be a skilled negotiator for planning and executing sourcing strategies.
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to annual and long-term software sourcing strategies and pipeline plans.
• Achieve cost savings targets.
• Lead RFx and commercial contract negotiations with software suppliers.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, finance, cyber security and other stakeholders.
• Mitigate supplier risks through contracting and negotiation management.
• Communicate project status and ensure process compliance.
• Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes and KPIs.
• Lead multiple sourcing projects in a fast-paced global environment.
• Understand cybersecurity and data privacy regulations related to software procurement.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Data-driven sourcing

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

RFx process

Job description

Join our Digital Technology Sourcing Team!

• Contributing to the development of annual and long-term sourcing strategies and pipeline plans for the software category.
• Achieving cost savings targets.
• Leading RF(x), and commercial contract negotiations with software suppliers.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams including IT, legal, finance, cyber security, and others.
• Mitigating supplier risks through effective contracting and supplier negotiation, and management.
• Communicating with business leaders and stakeholders regarding project status, process compliance, business procedures, and policies.
• Serving as a business partner to key IT stakeholders and cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes, ensure compliance with company requirements, and track metrics (KPIs).
• Leading multiple sourcing projects and sourcing-related activities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Understanding of global cybersecurity and data privacy regulations related to the procurement of software and associated services.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Have a minimum of 6 years of progressive experience leading technology sourcing activities for global Software (On-Prem, SaaS, Cloud).
• Have experience in negotiating & redlining software contracts.
• Have the ability to leverage internal and external data sources to create software category plans.
• Be a skilled negotiator who can both plan and execute sourcing strategies in support of stakeholder’s business needs.
• Have strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.

Join our Digital Technology Sourcing Team!

As a Sourcing Specialist - Software, you will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the development of annual and long-term sourcing strategies and pipeline plans for the software category.
• Achieving cost savings targets.
• Leading RF(x), and commercial contract negotiations with software suppliers.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams including IT, legal, finance, cyber security, and others.
• Mitigating supplier risks through effective contracting and supplier negotiation, and management.
• Communicating with business leaders and stakeholders regarding project status, process compliance, business procedures, and policies.
• Serving as a business partner to key IT stakeholders and cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes, ensure compliance with company requirements, and track metrics (KPIs).
• Leading multiple sourcing projects and sourcing-related activities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Understanding of global cybersecurity and data privacy regulations related to the procurement of software and associated services.

Fuel your passion.

• To be successful in this role you will:
• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Have a minimum of 6 years of progressive experience leading technology sourcing activities for global Software (On-Prem, SaaS, Cloud).
• Have experience in negotiating & redlining software contracts.
• Have the ability to leverage internal and external data sources to create software category plans.
• Be a skilled negotiator who can both plan and execute sourcing strategies in support of stakeholder’s business needs.
• Have strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Senior Specialist - Commodity Management

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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