Senior Software Sourcing & Negotiations Lead

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Tampa, FL seeks a Software Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and contract lifecycle for enterprise software, including SaaS and perpetual licenses.

You will negotiate complex agreements, optimize licensing, manage supplier relationships, drive cost savings with IT, and contribute to broader category strategy. Requires 5 years in procurement, software/SaaS negotiation, and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Direct experience in negotiating software and SaaS agreements.
• Deep knowledge of software licensing models (subscription, perpetual, named user, concurrent, consumption-based).
• Strong analytical capabilities with spend data, utilization metrics and TCO modeling.
• Experience with enterprise software suppliers (Microsoft, Salesforce, Smartsheets, Adobe).
• Familiarity with SaaS management platforms (Zylo, Productiv, Flexera, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for new software purchases - conducting needs assessments, managing RFx processes and negotiating enterprise agreements.
• Own the renewal management for existing software contracts, initiating reviews 90+ days before expiration to optimize terms and right-size licenses.
• Analyze utilization in partnership with IT and Data teams to identify cost savings through license optimization and consolidation.
• Partner with IT, Security, Legal and business stakeholders to evaluate suppliers against requirements.
• Negotiate complex SaaS and perpetual license agreements, including pricing models, SLAs, data security provisions and exit terms.
• Maintain supplier relationships through structured business reviews and performance tracking.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Software/SaaS Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft

Salesforce

Smartsheets

Adobe

Job description

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Tampa, FL seeks a Software Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and contract lifecycle for enterprise software, including SaaS and perpetual licenses.

You will negotiate complex agreements, optimize licensing, manage supplier relationships, drive cost savings with IT, and contribute to broader category strategy. Requires 5 years in procurement, software/SaaS negotiation, and a Bachelor's degree.