Senior Software Commodity Team Leader - (On-Prem / SaaS / Cloud)

Baker Hughes; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commodity Manager to lead software sourcing strategies and negotiations. In this pivotal role, you will develop long-term sourcing plans while collaborating with various internal stakeholders to drive business outcomes. Your expertise in technology sourcing, particularly in software and cloud services, will be crucial in achieving cost savings and managing supplier relationships effectively. This dynamic position offers flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of technology in a supportive and engaging work environment.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology sourcing for software and services.
• Skilled in negotiating software contracts and leading sourcing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and achieve cost savings targets.
• Lead RF(x) and contract negotiations with software suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate supplier risks.

Skills

Sourcing Strategies

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Management

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Do you enjoy taking ownership of projects to ensure success?

Are you an experienced Information Technology (IT) Category Leader with expertise in Software / SaaS / Cloud sourcing for a global organization?

Join our Digital Technology Sourcing Team!

As a Senior Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Developing 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 legal, finance, cyber security, and others.
• Mitigating supplier risks through effective contracting and supplier 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).
• Owning and building relationships with key suppliers and other partners as needed to advance business requirements and achieve internal customer satisfaction.
• Providing thought leadership as the team leader of the software sourcing team.
• Leading multiple sourcing projects and sourcing-related activities in a fast-paced, multi-national 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 5 years of progressive experience leading technology sourcing activities for global Software (On-Prem, SaaS, Cloud) and Services.
• Have the ability to leverage internal and external data sources to create strategic category plans.
• Be a skilled negotiator who can both plan and execute sourcing strategies in support of stakeholder’s business needs.
• Have experience in negotiating & redlining software contracts.
• 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.