IT Sourcing Manager - Software
Baker Hughes · Houston, TX · 5 days ago
PurchasingFull-time
Contribute to the development and execution of annual and long-term sourcing strategies and pipeline plans for the software category.
Responsibilities
- Achieve cost savings targets through strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Lead RF(x) processes and commercial contract negotiations with software suppliers.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, finance, and cyber security.
- Mitigate supplier risks through effective contracting, negotiation, and supplier management.
- Communicate project status, process compliance, and business procedures to business leaders and stakeholders.
- Serve as a business partner to key IT stakeholders and cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes, ensure compliance, and track KPIs.
- Lead multiple sourcing projects and related activities in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Understand global cybersecurity and data privacy regulations related to software procurement and associated services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience leading technology sourcing activities for global software (On-Prem, SaaS, Cloud).
- Experience negotiating and redlining software contracts.
- Ability to leverage internal and external data sources to create software category plans.
- Skilled negotiator capable of planning and executing sourcing strategies to support stakeholder business needs.
- Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
Benefits
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
- Comprehensive private medical care options.
- Life insurance and disability programs.
- Tailored financial programs and additional elected or voluntary benefits.
- Eligibility to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
- Eligibility for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses, subject to the terms of applicable benefit plans or policies.
About Us
We are an energy technology company providing solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward—making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.