Full-Time Software Sourcing Director

• Oversee the management of a diverse portfolio of IT related spend categories, ensuring cost-effectiveness and operational excellence.
• Partner with teams to drive forward new technology initiatives, including digital transformation plans.
• Develop relationships with internal partners, including senior IT managers, business leaders and finance executives being their Subject Mater Expert (SME).
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and lead high-value negotiations with key suppliers to secure optimal terms and conditions.
• Support Technology teams in producing business cases, ensuring through commercial and contractual assessments.
• Drive technology rationalization and consolidation efforts to enable tangible and quantifiable cost optimization.
• Ensure adherence to compliance, governance and regulatory standards.
• Identify, develop and implement cost-optimization initiatives.
• Utilize market intelligence and industry trends to inform procurement strategies, drive innovation and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals.
• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with suppliers.
• Represent the IT procurement function in executive meetings and provide strategic insights to senior leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years experience in IT procurement and strategic sourcing with experience in a senior leadership role.
• Team management skills.
• Experience communicating and building agreement with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with the IT market and industry trends.
• Experience managing complex procurement projects.
• Experience working in a global organization and managing cross-regional projects.

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