Strategic IT Sourcing Lead (Indirect SaaS & Cloud)

Verint Systems, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Verint Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled Category Manager, IT – Indirect, to lead sourcing for indirect IT spend including SaaS, software, cloud, hardware, telecom, and IT services.

You will drive cost savings, manage contract lifecycles, and partner with IT, Legal, and Finance to optimize portfolios. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in a related field (MBA preferred) and proven experience in strategic sourcing with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing of indirect IT categories (SaaS, cloud, hardware, IT services) with measurable results.
• Ability to manage SaaS/software contracts lifecycle from intake to renewal and negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing, pricing models and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Proven capability to influence senior leaders and manage multiple cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex strategic sourcing projects and drive cost savings through negotiations and alternative sourcing.
• Manage end-to-end SaaS and software procurement lifecycle with IT, Legal and Finance partners.
• Negotiate subscription and consumption-based pricing, renewals, and license entitlements.
• Develop category plans, monitor spend and savings, and report progress to leadership.
• Partner with IT and Finance to rationalize portfolios and right-size entitlements.
• Ensure vendor contracts comply with policy and risk requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

SaaS procurement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology or related field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Verint Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled Category Manager, IT – Indirect, to lead sourcing for indirect IT spend including SaaS, software, cloud, hardware, telecom, and IT services.

You will drive cost savings, manage contract lifecycles, and partner with IT, Legal, and Finance to optimize portfolios. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in a related field (MBA preferred) and proven experience in strategic sourcing with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.