Corporate Headquarters Looking for Manager – IT Software Sourcing at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

A key component of the role is to develop supplier capability, partnerships and category strategies for applications, software license/asset management, and application maintenance services.

The ideal candidate will draw from past experience in digital sourcing, digital procurement, subcontract management, category management, contract negotiations and project management skills to lead the coordination, communication and integration of suppliers to support the achievement of technical, financial and performance objectives. This candidate must have the business acumen to connect technical requirements and concerns to contract performance, and should be able to proactively identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively.This candidate will have a deep understanding of digital application contracts with the ability to define MTAs, establish tiered pricing tables and structure rebates, negotiate contracts, manage licensing and software assets, support audits, and the ability to adjust between different contract types, e.g. LOE to fix price contracts.

The Digital Contracts Manager is also responsible for understanding technical requirements (e.g., specifications), tasking (e.g. SOW), and terms & conditions applicable to the agreements.A deep understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, from contract negotiations, to requisition and PO placement is needed for this role.The Digital Contracts Manager continuously monitors and evaluates supplier metrics for trends and root causes and formulates proactive plans to ensure overall success of the category.Given the amount of contracts, the Contracts Manager must be able to effectively employ project management skills to develop and manage an integrated master schedule.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to develop effective presentations and present to leadership and peers.

Job Description:
Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Supports Enterprise Software Partnership Service leader and DIT Stakeholders in application portfolio management, apps rationalization and other application related synergy activities

Manages a portfolio of digital application suppliers

Supports and leads negotiations

Establishes supplier engagement plans and enforce overall governance within portfolio

Develops and manages an integrated master schedule of engagements, renewals, RFQs, etc.

Supports the coordination of all supplier performance reviews, benchmarks & reporting

Support software licensing and asset management to ensure compliance to contract

Work with peers in application services in support of work related to applications and managed services

Required Skills:
Minimum 10+ years Sourcing and Procurement Management, Subcontract Management, Category Management experience; especially DIT

Experience with sourcing roles and functions, including creating sourcing roadmaps, developing category strategies, software licensing and asset management, risk management, action item management and requirements change management

Strong negotiations and digital sourcing skills with a proven ability to review, negotiate and manage MTAs, amendments, renewals, different contract types (FFP, LOE, etc.) and occasional Statement of Work (SOW) related activities

Ability to effectively communicate, execute and manage contracts and vendors to meet technical, cost, and schedule goals

Strong collaboration skills enabling effective communication and demonstrated business results working internally with functional service owners in Enterprise Services, Operations and Supply Chain, and business units, as well as externally with suppliers

Demonstrated ability to understand financial information, budgets and program performance and develop strategies to improve performance in these areas

Strong knowledge of digital applications and the suppliers in that space