IT Sourcing Category Manager – Software & Cloud
Do you enjoy taking ownership of sourcing initiatives and driving successful outcomes?
Are you an experienced Information Technology (IT) sourcing professional with expertise in Software, SaaS, and Cloud sourcing within a global organization?
Join our Digital Technology Sourcing Team
As an IT Sourcing Category Manager – Software & Cloud, you will be responsible for managing sourcing activities and supplier relationships across the software and cloud category to support business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute annual sourcing strategies and pipeline plans for the software and cloud category.
Support the achievement of cost savings and value optimization targets.
Lead RF(x) processes and support commercial negotiations with software and cloud service providers.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, Cyber Security, and IT.
Assist in mitigating supplier and contractual risks through effective sourcing and supplier management practices.
Communicate project status, sourcing processes, and compliance requirements to stakeholders.
Act as a trusted business partner to IT and cross-functional teams to support business outcomes and ensure adherence to company policies.
Manage relationships with key software and cloud suppliers to support business needs and internal customer satisfaction.
Support multiple sourcing initiatives in a fast-paced, global environment.
Maintain awareness of global cybersecurity and data privacy considerations related to software and cloud services procurement.
Fuel Your Passion
To be successful in this role, you will:
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
Have 3–5 years of experience supporting or leading technology sourcing activities, particularly for Software (On-Prem, SaaS, Cloud) and related services.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external data to support category and sourcing strategies.
Possess strong negotiation skills and the ability to support contract discussions aligned with business needs.
Have experience reviewing and redlining software and cloud contracts in partnership with Legal.
Exhibit strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Work in a Way That Works for You
We recognize that everyone works differently. In this role, we offer flexible working arrangements, including:
Flexible working hours, allowing you to adjust your schedule to support productivity and work-life balance.
Working With Us
At Baker Hughes, our people are at the heart of what we do. We foster an inclusive environment where employees are supported, developed, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in learning, wellbeing, and leadership development to help everyone succeed.
Working for You
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial security, including:
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing programs
Comprehensive private medical care options
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tailored financial programs
Additional elective or voluntary benefits
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Senior Specialist - Commodity Management
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