Baker Hughes · 4 hours ago
Sr. Sourcing Category Manager - Software
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expBaker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. They are seeking a Sr. Sourcing Category Manager who will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, leading negotiations with software suppliers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes.
Clean EnergyEnergyIndustrialInformation TechnologyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Developing annual and long-term sourcing strategies and pipeline plans for the software category
Achieving cost savings targets
Leading RF(x), and commercial contract negotiations with software suppliers
Collaborating with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams including legal, finance, cyber security, and others
Mitigating supplier risks through effective contracting and supplier management
Communicating with business leaders and stakeholders regarding project status, process compliance, business procedures, and policies
Serving as a business partner to key IT stakeholders and cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes, ensure compliance with company requirements, and track metrics (KPIs)
Owning and building relationships with key suppliers and other partners as needed to advance business requirements and achieve internal customer satisfaction
Providing thought leadership as the team leader of the software sourcing team
Leading multiple sourcing projects and sourcing-related activities in a fast-paced, multi-national environment
Understanding of global cybersecurity and data privacy regulations related to the procurement of software and associated services
Qualification
Required
Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
Have a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience leading technology sourcing activities for global Software (On-Prem, SaaS, Cloud) and Services
Have the ability to leverage internal and external data sources to create strategic category plans
Be a skilled negotiator who can both plan and execute sourcing strategies in support of stakeholder's business needs
Have experience in negotiating & redlining software contracts
Have strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills
Benefits
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
Company
Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. It is a sub-organization of BRUSH Power Generation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3B2023-11-22Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2021-12-07IPO
2017-07-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Georgia Magno
Chief Legal Officer
Jack Hinton
Chief HSE Officer
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