Senior Sourcing Manager, Software Category

GE Vernova; Oregon; Hybride; USD 125 000 - 208 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discretionary annual bonus

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a seasoned professional to lead global strategic sourcing for enterprise software and SaaS spend.

You will own end-to-end sourcing, including negotiations, renewals, licensing, and consumption optimization, partnering with Technology, Finance, Legal, Security, and Procurement teams to reduce TCO while maintaining service levels. You will drive category strategies, manage the renewals calendar, and monitor supplier performance across a matrix of stakeholders and business

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Sourcing, Procurement, IT, Operations, or related fields with software/SaaS exposure.
• Proven ability to lead complex, end-to-end sourcing projects from intake to contract signature.
• Track record of driving TCO reductions and leading software negotiations.

Responsabilités

• Develop and lead sourcing/category strategies for software and SaaS portfolio.
• Plan and run end-to-end sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP) with evaluation models.
• Lead software and SaaS negotiations with Legal on master agreements and SLAs.
• Structure software commercial constructs: subscriptions, true-ups, renewals, licensing.
• Drive TCO reductions and provide budgeting inputs with estimated value creation.
• Manage renewals calendar and monitor vendor performance and risk.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

End-to-end projects

Negotiation

TCO reduction

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

SaaS software knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma / GED + 7 years experience

Outils

S360

Description du poste

Job Description Summary

Lead global strategic sourcing and category management for a portfolio of GE Vernova's enterprise software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) spend. You will own end-to-end sourcing, commercial negotiations, renewals, licensing and consumption optimization, and supplier relationship management across business-application categories that support corporate and operating functions (for example Legal, Finance, HR, Risk & Compliance, and Treasury). Partner with Technology, Finance, Legal, Security, and business stakeholders to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) while delivering excellent service levels. You will work with DT Sourcing leadership to shape strategy and policy and to execute sourcing initiatives, partnering closely with stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Legal, Security and Compliance, Business Procurement, and Supply Chain.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and lead sourcing and category strategies for your assigned software and SaaS portfolio, translating category plans into executable sourcing events and measurable outcomes.
• Plan and run end-to-end sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP), including commercial evaluation models, negotiation strategy, supplier selection, and award recommendations.
• Lead commercial and contract negotiations for software and SaaS agreements, partnering with Legal on master agreements, order forms, SLAs, and DPAs.
• Structure and negotiate software commercial constructs, including subscriptions, enterprise agreements, true-ups, consumption commitments, renewals, pricing, audit rights, and license optimization.
• Champion and secure TCO reductions across your portfolio, and provide inputs to budgeting by identifying opportunities and estimated value creation.
• Drive demand management and compliance, including license counts, application rationalization, SaaS consumption optimization, and preferred-vendor penetration.
• Manage the renewals calendar and pipeline proactively to avoid auto-renewals and capture negotiation leverage ahead of key dates.
• Navigate internal vendor management processes and intake requirements (e.g., S360) for assigned spend categories, ensuring sourcing sign-off and validation gates are met.
• Monitor market dynamics, licensing models, price inflation, and vendor consolidation to surface risks and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Technology and business stakeholders, leading multi-functional teams on strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance, service levels, and renewal risk, driving value through supplier relationship management and managing escalations.
• Build spend analyses and executive-ready business cases, measuring and tracking performance within each spend category to report to leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or related functions).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, or equivalent consulting roles, with substantive exposure to software and/or SaaS categories.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, end-to-end sourcing projects from intake through contract signature, including multi-supplier evaluations.
• Proven track record of driving TCO reduction, managing software commercial negotiations, and leading organizational or process change.

Desired Characteristics

• MBA or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or Engineering.
• Deep working knowledge of software and SaaS commercial dynamics, including subscriptions, true-ups, consumption commitments, and license optimization.
• Experience operating in a matrixed, global environment with strong analytical and financial skills (spend analytics, TCO modeling, market research).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to distill complex commercial trade-offs for executive leadership and maintain relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).

The base pay range for this position

The base pay range for this position is

$125,000-208,300 USD Annual.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

No#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: November 10, 2026

Additional Benefits

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $125,000.00 and $208,300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.