Software Procurement Strategic Sourcing

Job Title:                         Software Procurement Strategic Sourcing

Location:                        Menlo Park, California (Onsite Work Opportunity)

Duration:                        08 Months

Job Duties Include but are not limited to the following:

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly strategic and results-driven leader to manage enterprise software procurement, vendor strategy, and commercial optimization initiatives across a complex global technology environment.

The ideal candidate will drive sourcing strategy, supplier governance, contract negotiations, cost optimization, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment while supporting large-scale technology and AI transformation programs.

This role requires deep expertise in enterprise software licensing, SaaS commercial models, vendor relationship management, procurement operations, and strategic sourcing within fast-paced technology organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Lead enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives for software, SaaS, cloud, AI, infrastructure, and technology services.
• Develop and execute vendor strategy aligned with business, engineering, security, legal, and finance objectives.
• Drive competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and strategic negotiations.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing structures, licensing models, and long-term strategic fit.

Vendor Management & Governance

• Build and manage strategic relationships with global technology vendors and partners.
• Establish vendor governance frameworks, KPIs, SLAs, QBRs, and performance scorecards.
• Drive supplier accountability, operational excellence, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead escalations and executive-level supplier negotiations.

Commercial Negotiations

• Negotiate complex enterprise agreements including:
• SaaS contracts
• Cloud agreements
• AI platform licensing
• Enterprise software renewals
• Professional services agreements
• Consumption-based commercial models
• Optimize commercial terms, pricing, renewals, and contractual protections.
• Partner closely with legal and finance teams to mitigate contractual and operational risks.

Financial & Operational Optimization

• Identify opportunities for cost savings, vendor consolidation, and procurement efficiencies.
• Analyze software spend, utilization trends, license optimization opportunities, and ROI metrics.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives for technology investments.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Engineering, IT, Security, Legal, Finance, Procurement Operations, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Support enterprise transformation initiatives involving AI, cloud, infrastructure modernization, and procurement automation.
• Influence senior stakeholders through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.

Risk, Compliance & Controls

• Ensure vendor compliance with security, privacy, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Support software governance, procurement policies, and audit readiness initiatives.
• Manage supplier risk assessments and business continuity considerations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in:
• Software Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Technology Commercial Negotiations
• Experience managing enterprise software vendors in large-scale technology environments.
• Strong understanding of:
• SaaS licensing
• Cloud commercial models
• Enterprise software agreements
• Procurement operations
• Proven experience negotiating multi-million-dollar technology contracts.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with global cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within large technology companies or Fortune 500 enterprises.
• Exposure to AI, cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise platform procurement.
• Familiarity with procurement tools such as:
• Coupa
• SAP Ariba
• Oracle
• Workday
• ServiceNow
• Knowledge of supplier risk management and governance frameworks.
• MBA or advanced business degree preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Executive Presence
• Commercial Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Financial Acumen
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Vendor Governance
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Technology Procurement
• Program Management

Typical Stakeholders

• CIO Organization
• Engineering Leadership
• Finance & FP&A
• Legal & Compliance
• Information Security
• Infrastructure & Cloud Teams
• Procurement Operations
• Enterprise Architecture
• Vendor Executive Leadership

KPIs / Success Metrics

• Cost savings & avoidance
• Vendor consolidation impact
• SLA compliance
• Contract optimization outcomes
• Renewal efficiency
• Procurement cycle time reduction
• Supplier performance metrics
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Risk reduction outcomes
• Budget adherence