Strategic Software Sourcing & Category Lead

UBS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS in New York is seeking a seasoned Category & Sourcing Specialist to join the Software team. You will drive software category objectives, analyze deals, and develop category playbooks to optimize value and costs.

Collaborate with IT stakeholders and senior management to enable innovation and efficiency across UBS globally. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in licensing and negotiations, and a proactive problem-solving mindset in a dynamic technology environment.

Qualifications

• ideally +3 years of relevant experience as a Sourcing or Category specialist in a similar role
• prior experience managing vendors or contracts in a technology organization is highly desirable
• preferably you have an understanding of software licensing, deal negotiations, contracts and commercial models
• substantive experience with performing analysis of large volumes of financial data in MS Excel and Power BI
• experience managing relationships with or supporting technology stakeholders
• a keen eye for detail with structured, organized, methodical planning skills
• eager to learn, with a keen interest in technology, an enthusiastic problem solver and and a focus on executing tasks
• experience configuring collaboration apps in MSTeam is highly desirable
• collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with staff from a diverse mix of backgrounds, geographies and cultures

Responsibilities

• support and project- manage the delivery of Software Category objectives across all of the Category Scorecard dimensions
• contribute to the development of the IT Software Category Strategy by providing high quality analysis, insights and ideas
• review and assess technology deals to ensure they comply with the Category Playbook, technology strategy, financial goals and policy requirements
• curate and manage Category playbooks that set standards for elements of complex deals such as: RFx structure, Base Case, Business Case, Commercialization Model, Solution / Proposal Evaluation, Transition, Transformation, & Termination Planning, Deal structuring and Execution
• act as a trusted advisor for all internal business partners, with a strong emphasis on concise and accurate communication, both written and verbal
• prepare reports on category insights and provide recommendations to the Category Head and/or senior management

Skills

Sourcing experience

Vendor management

Licensing understanding

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

UBS in New York is seeking a seasoned Category & Sourcing Specialist to join the Software team. You will drive software category objectives, analyze deals, and develop category playbooks to optimize value and costs.

Collaborate with IT stakeholders and senior management to enable innovation and efficiency across UBS globally. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in licensing and negotiations, and a proactive problem-solving mindset in a dynamic technology environment.