This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.Do you excel at navigating complex software agreements and driving strategic procurement decisions? As Manager, Software Procurement at Spectrum, you'll lead enterprise-wide projects, collaborate with stakeholders and manage supplier relationships to deliver exceptional value. Your expertise in contract management and supplier selection will help reduce costs and optimize business outcomes, leaving a lasting impact across the organization.
How You'll Make an Impact - Analyze software cost models and present recommendations to stakeholders
- Lead negotiations and manage large-scale software agreements alongside senior team members
- Strategize with business and technical owners to clarify organizational needs
- Guide cross functional teams to develop requirements for supplier responses
- Research and identify reliable sources of supply for Spectrum's software needs
- Leverage supply market knowledge to drive supplier selection through formal processes like RFP, RFQ and RFI
- Evaluate the financial stability of suppliers and perform business analysis focused on total cost of ownership
- Recommend strategic purchasing decisions to executive management
- Pursue cost savings opportunities and oversee supplier performance as an escalation point when necessary
- Develop and communicate strategic category plans to align with business objectives
- Manage change adoption and influence operational and technical improvements in procurement
Working Conditions What You'll Bring to Spectrum Required Qualifications Education - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience - 3+ years procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience
- 1+ year electronic procurement or contract solutions experience
Skills - Knowledge of software and related services including perpetual, term and subscription agreements, maintenance and support and other IT products
- Strong understanding of software contract terms and conditions
- Familiarity with software and IT terminology
- Proven negotiating skills with adaptability
- Ability to prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and writing skills
- Leadership skills to supervise and motivate others
- Decision-making and problem-solving under pressure
- Initiative and sound judgment to accomplish job duties
- Internal stakeholder management skills with the capacity to build trust and deliver solutions
- Knowledge of the P2P process and ability to identify solutions for spend categories
Preferred QualificationsEducation- Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
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The base pay for this position generally is between
$98,900.00 and $191,100.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
