Software Procurement Manager
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000
Denver, CO
A leading telecommunications and mass media company is looking for a Software Procurement Manager! With over 30 million customers, they're known for their innovation and commitment to excellent customer service. As a key member of the Procurement Department, you will drive the strategic sourcing and purchasing of goods and services. By fostering strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, we tirelessly innovate and enhance efficiency in every facet of our procurement process.
Summary:
As a Software Procurement Manager, you will oversee enterprise-wide software agreements, maintenance, and related services. You will lead cross-functional teams to strategically select products and suppliers, ensuring optimal pricing, quality, service, and terms while reducing costs and minimizing risk. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, draft and negotiate complex contracts, and manage ongoing supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
* Consistently supporting initiatives to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
* Analyzing software cost models and providing recommendations to stakeholders.
* Leading negotiation and contract management for large-scale software agreements, guided by senior team members.
* Strategizing with business and technical owners to understand organizational needs.
* Leading cross-functional teams to develop requirements for quality supplier responses.
* Researching and developing sources of supply.
* Leveraging supply market knowledge to develop strategies and manage supplier selection through RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes.
* Evaluating the financial stability of potential suppliers.
* Conducting business analysis with a focus on total cost of ownership.
* Seeking out cost savings opportunities and leading efforts to achieve them.
* Managing supplier performance and acting as an escalation point for non-performance issues.
* Developing strategic category plans based on business goals, supply market, and competitive benchmarking.
* Managing and influencing all phases of change management.
* Guiding stakeholder groups through technology adoption.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree (Business or Supply Chain Management preferred)
* Knowledge of various types of software; perpetual, term and subscription agreements, maintenance and support, and other IT products
* 3-5 years strategic sourcing experience within software
* Demonstrated knowledge of software and IT terminology
* 5+ years procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience
What we offer:
* Hybrid work model (4 days in office)
* Paid parental leave
* Tuition reimbursement
* Dedicated focus on career development and training
