ISG (Information Services Group) · 1 month ago
Software Strategic Sourcing Advisor, Consulting Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expISG (Information Services Group) is seeking a Software Strategic Sourcing Advisor to enhance clients' digital infrastructure. The role involves independent operation to develop effective software sourcing models and strategies, while ensuring high customer satisfaction results for mid-size to large software sourcing engagements.
ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Support projects for mid-size to large software sourcing engagements and critical workstreams for complex multi-software sourcing engagements
Possess Quantitative Analysis (financial or price modeling-both creation of model itself and performing the analysis from which a negotiation strategy is determined, requires comprehension of complex business objectives and a high level of attention to detail) is required and a must
Experience with negotiating agreements with the leading software vendors (such as SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Oracle, VMWare, Dell/EMC, and IBM/Red Hat) including understanding of their commercial models, licensing metrics, market positioning and sales tactics, and corresponding vendor specific sourcing strategies
Strong presentation skills, with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a client organization
Ability to clearly define projects, objectives, goals, schedules, and assignments
Project management (simple to complex); able to handle and prioritize multiple projects
Presenting and selling ideas at multiple levels in a large organization, including support for and participation in ISG sales pursuits and presentations
Understanding of enterprise sourcing cultures and behaviors
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Software provider research and market analysis skills
Identify and cultivate additional projects within existing Client’s and support sales calls as required
Outgoing and collaborative nature
Support our brand by authoring web articles, creating market collaterals (such as case studies, etc.) and delivering presentations at ISG and other events on key issues, trends and strategies affecting software licensing and digital transformation
Proficient in the use of business collaboration and analytics tools (e.g.: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Qualification
Required
7 + years of cloud and on-premises (i.e., perpetual, term, and subscription) software strategic sourcing (not transactional) focus
Possess Quantitative Analysis (financial or price modeling-both creation of model itself and performing the analysis from which a negotiation strategy is determined, requires comprehension of complex business objectives and a high level of attention to detail) is required and a must
Experience with negotiating agreements with the leading software vendors (such as SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Oracle, VMWare, Dell/EMC, and IBM/Red Hat) including understanding of their commercial models, licensing metrics, market positioning and sales tactics, and corresponding vendor specific sourcing strategies
Strong presentation skills, with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a client organization
Ability to clearly define projects, objectives, goals, schedules, and assignments
Project management (simple to complex); able to handle and prioritize multiple projects
Presenting and selling ideas at multiple levels in a large organization, including support for and participation in ISG sales pursuits and presentations
Understanding of enterprise sourcing cultures and behaviors
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Software provider research and market analysis skills
Identify and cultivate additional projects within existing Client's and support sales calls as required
Outgoing and collaborative nature
Support our brand by authoring web articles, creating market collaterals (such as case studies, etc.) and delivering presentations at ISG and other events on key issues, trends and strategies affecting software licensing and digital transformation
Proficient in the use of business collaboration and analytics tools (e.g.: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a technical or scientific fields ideally in information technology, finance, engineering, math/analytics or equivalent work experience
Company
ISG (Information Services Group)
ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2008-02-01IPO
Leadership Team
Michael P. Connors
Chairman & CEO
David Berger
EVP and CFO
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