Strategic IT Software Sourcing Leader

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Palo Alto (CA); Sur place; USD 111 000 - 185 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and welfare insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Intuitive Machines in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an experienced IT Software Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for our IT software portfolio, including licenses, SaaS, and related services.

You will develop category strategies, negotiate complex agreements, manage key supplier relationships, conduct market analyses, and drive cost optimization while ensuring policy compliance and risk management across the software lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of procurement experience with focus on IT category.
• Extensive knowledge of software licensing models, terms and conditions, and contract structures.
• Proven track record of successful negotiations with major IT suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to leverage data for decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive results.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-starter with proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Strong decision-making capabilities with sound business judgment.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute category strategies for IT hardware/software across the enterprise.
• Lead negotiations for hardware procurements/leases, software licenses, maintenance agreements, and SaaS contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance for key IT suppliers.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with software licensing terms and corporate policies.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Drive standardization and consolidation opportunities within the software portfolio.
• Manage contract lifecycle from RFP through execution and renewal.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks related to software licensing and terms.

Connaissances

Procurement experience

Software licensing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Self-starter

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or related field

Outils

ERP systems

PLM systems

Cybersecurity tools

Description du poste

Intuitive Machines in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an experienced IT Software Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for our IT software portfolio, including licenses, SaaS, and related services.

You will develop category strategies, negotiate complex agreements, manage key supplier relationships, conduct market analyses, and drive cost optimization while ensuring policy compliance and risk management across the software lifecycle.