Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Manager with strong experience in IT procurement, software licensing, and SAS/SaaS agreements. The ideal candidate will manage the procurement lifecycle, negotiate vendor agreements, drive cost savings, and partner with IT and business stakeholders to support technology initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for IT and technology-related services.
- Lead sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and renewals.
- Manage software licensing and SaaS agreements, including pricing, terms, usage, and renewals.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, contract terms, SLAs, and other commercial agreements.
- Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and procurement needs.
- Monitor vendor performance, spend, contracts, and renewal timelines.
- Identify cost-saving and supplier optimization opportunities.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and contractual requirements.
- Support contract reviews, RFP/RFQ processes, and supplier selection.
- Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and recommendations for management.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in IT Procurement / Indirect Procurement.
- Strong experience with software licensing and SaaS agreements.
- Experience in vendor management, sourcing, contract negotiation, and renewals.
- Strong understanding of IT products, services, software, and technology contracts.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
- Ability to manage multiple procurement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Experience supporting automotive, mobility, or technology organizations.
- Experience with enterprise software vendors and technology services.
- Experience with procurement platforms, ERP systems, or spend-management tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on IT/Indirect Procurement professional with strong experience managing software licensing, SaaS agreements, vendor negotiations, and technology spend in an enterprise environment.
