Job Description:The
Software Strategic Sourcing Manager will oversee the end-to-end strategic sourcing and contract lifecycle for enterprise and specialty software. They will lead complex software negotiations, drive licensing optimization and product rationalization efforts, and manage key supplier relationships to maximize value and reduce risk.
Responsibilities:- Lead strategic sourcing for new software purchases - conducting needs assessments, managing RFx processes and negotiating enterprise agreements.
- Own the renewal management for existing software contracts, initiating reviews 90+ days before expiration to optimize terms and right-size licenses.
- Analyze utilization in partnership with our Technical Data and Innovation team members to identify cost savings through license optimization, consolidation, and elimination of redundant applications.
- Partner with IT, Security, Legal and business stakeholders to evaluate suppliers against technical, security, and commercial requirements.
- Negotiate complex SaaS and perpetual license agreements, including pricing models, SLAs, data security provisions and exit terms.
- Maintain supplier relationships through structured business reviews, performance tracking and issue resolution
- Feed market intelligence and sourcing insights back to the IT Category Manager to inform broader category strategy.
- Engage and participate in special projects or complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree required
- 5 years of experience in procurement strategic sourcing and supplier management required
- Direct experience in negotiating software and SaaS agreements
- Deep knowledge of software licensing models (subscription, perpetual, named user, concurrent, consumption-based).
- Strong analytical capabilities - comfortable with spend data, utilization metrics and TCO modeling
- Experience with enterprise software suppliers (Microsoft, Salesforce, Smartsheets, Adobe, etc)
- Familiarity with SaaS management platforms (Zylo, Productiv, Flexera, or similar)
The pay rate range for this job position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
The national pay rate range is $84,000 to $186,220
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