Software Category Manager

Amadeus; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amadeus is seeking a Software Category Manager responsible for leading software procurement activities. You will engage with stakeholders, negotiate vendor contracts, and ensure compliance with licensing agreements, all while driving cost-saving initiatives. Join a global leader to enhance your career in a flexible and supportive environment.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration packages

Flexible working model

Learning opportunities

Caring work environment

Diverse and inclusive community

Qualifications

• Experience in a large, complex organization.
• Strong focus on Software and relevant services.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement bidding processes and vendor selection.
• Negotiate contracts to secure business competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Experience in Procurement function

Experience in strategic sourcing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Qlik

Job description

Job Title

Software Category Manager

As a Software Category Manager, you will:

• Responsible for leading Software procurement bidding processes, vendor selection and contract negotiations across different departments.
• Act as single point of contact for stakeholders regarding procurement and purchasing activities.
• Active participation to ensure that cooperative negotiation with suppliers takes place, and information and best practices are openly shared.
• Coordinate, evaluate and recommend vendor selection based on competitive bidding of products and services through a formal RFX process or leveraged negotiations.
• Negotiate contracts and prices to secure business competitiveness:

- Ensure Vendor enrolment complying Amadeus policies;

- Negotiating contracts which secure business and mitigate consequences in case of issues with vendors;

- Negotiating price agreements who help the business to be more competitive by saving money;

• Maintain an accurate inventory of all software licenses and associated risks and track their usage.
• Ensure that the organization complies with all software licensing agreements and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular audits to verify license compliance and address any discrepancies.
• Identify and implement cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities such as volume and vendor consolidation opportunities, over license elimination and best in class purchasing/ contracting practices in order to deliver the savings targets assigned to the Procurement function. Monitor and report on category spend and savings achievements.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key software vendors and supervise vendor's performance and improvement performance actions.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to relevant solicitors on contract and sourcing activities to support internal departments and meet targets.

About You

The Vendor Manager needs to clearly understand the technical, commercial and legal impacts of the product and solution design in order to support RFI/RFP requirements.

• Experience in a role within a Procurement function in a large, complex organization.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management, with a strong focus on Software (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, licensing models) and related support and maintenance services.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and any other analytical tools such as PowerBI or Qlik is a Plus.

What we can offer you:

• ? A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including bonus, equity, pension plan, travel, life and healthcare insurance, as well as lunch and transport allowance and other benefits.
• ? A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
• ? Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
• ? A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
• ? A flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.
• ? A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
• ? A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.
• ? A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, andas a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.