Sourcing Category Manager – Software

RiseMe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k plan

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Houston seeks a Sourcing Advisor - Commodity Management to lead the software sourcing program across On-Prem, SaaS, and Cloud. You will steer RFx processes, negotiate software contracts, and partner with IT, legal, and finance to align sourcing plans with business goals.

In a fast-paced, global environment, you will manage multiple sourcing projects, drive cost savings, mitigate supplier risks, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy regulations while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 7+ years leading IT/technology sourcing for Software (On-Prem, SaaS, Cloud).
• Experience negotiating & redlining software contracts.
• Ability to leverage internal/external data sources for software category plans.
• Strong negotiation skills to plan and execute sourcing strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead software sourcing team and contribute to annual/long-term strategies.
• Achieve cost savings targets.
• Lead RFx and contract negotiations with software suppliers.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, finance, and other stakeholders.
• Mitigate supplier risks through contracting and negotiation.
• Communicate project status, compliance, and policies to leaders.
• Partner with IT stakeholders to achieve business outcomes and KPIs.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects in a fast-paced global environment.
• Understand global cybersecurity and data privacy regulations related to software procurement.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

RFx tools

Job description

Join our Digital Technology (DT) Sourcing Team!

As a Sourcing Advisor - Software, you will be responsible for:

• Lead the software sourcing team in contributing to the development of 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 IT, legal, finance, and others.
• Mitigating supplier risks through effective contracting and supplier negotiation, and 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).
• Leading multiple sourcing projects and sourcing-related activities in a fast-paced, global 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 7 years’ experience leading IT / technology sourcing activities for Software (On-Prem, SaaS, Cloud).
• Have experience in negotiating & redlining software contracts.
• Have the ability to leverage internal and external data sources to create software category plans.
• Be a skilled negotiator who can both plan and execute sourcing strategies in support of stakeholder’s business needs.
• 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.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Advisor - Commodity Management