Senior Software Procurement & Negotiations Lead

Spectrum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Manager, Software Procurement to lead enterprise-wide software sourcing initiatives and negotiate complex agreements. You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and guide cross-functional teams to define requirements and optimize total cost of ownership.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of procurement contract negotiation experience and a strong grasp of software contracts, terms, and IT terminology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience.
• 1+ year of electronic procurement or contract solutions experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze software cost models and present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and manage large-scale software agreements with senior team members.
• Strategize with business and technical owners to clarify organizational needs.
• Guide cross-functional teams to develop requirements for supplier responses.
• Research and identify reliable sources of supply for Spectrum’s software needs.
• Drive supplier selection through formal processes (RFP, RFQ, RFI).
• Evaluate supplier financial stability and perform total cost of ownership analyses.
• Recommend strategic purchasing decisions to executive management.
• Oversee supplier performance as an escalation point when necessary.
• Develop and communicate strategic category plans aligned with business objectives.
• Manage change adoption and influence procurement-related improvements.

Skills

Software contracts

Contract terms

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Communication/writing

Leadership

Decision-making

Problem-solving

P2P process knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Manager, Software Procurement to lead enterprise-wide software sourcing initiatives and negotiate complex agreements. You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and guide cross-functional teams to define requirements and optimize total cost of ownership.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of procurement contract negotiation experience and a strong grasp of software contracts, terms, and IT terminology.