Strategic IT Sourcing Leader: SaaS & Cloud Spend

Verint Systems, Inc.; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Verint Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced Category Manager, IT – Indirect to lead sourcing, negotiation and contract management for indirect IT spend, SaaS, cloud services, hardware and IT services.

You will drive category strategies, manage vendor relationships and ensure policy compliance across IT groups. Collaborating with IT, Legal, Finance and Security, you will build cost-saving initiatives, renewal calendars and supplier performance reviews to optimize procurement outcomes while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing of indirect IT categories (SaaS, software, cloud, IT services).
• Knowledge of SaaS licensing, pricing models and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google).
• Experience with structured strategic sourcing process and supplier management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage at all organizational levels.
• Experience interpreting and negotiating complex legal agreements and service schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional sourcing for indirect IT categories (SaaS, software, cloud, hardware, IT services).
• Develop and coordinate category plans aligned with procurement objectives.
• Interface with senior leadership to ensure category plan execution.
• Identify sourcing opportunities and cost-reduction plans using spend data.
• Negotiate SaaS/software agreements, renewal terms, and risk provisions.
• Manage end-to-end SaaS/software procurement lifecycle with IT, Legal, Finance and security teams.
• Maintain renewal calendars and drive renewal strategies to avoid auto-renewals.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage global vendor relationships.
• Ensure procurement projects follow Global Procurement policy and procedures.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

SaaS and software procurement

Cloud platforms

Cost reduction

MS Excel

Contract management

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

Contract lifecycle management software

Job description

Verint Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced Category Manager, IT – Indirect to lead sourcing, negotiation and contract management for indirect IT spend, SaaS, cloud services, hardware and IT services.

You will drive category strategies, manage vendor relationships and ensure policy compliance across IT groups. Collaborating with IT, Legal, Finance and Security, you will build cost-saving initiatives, renewal calendars and supplier performance reviews to optimize procurement outcomes while