About this opportunity
Baker Hughes lists this Sourcing Category Manager – Software opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join our Digital Technology (DT) Sourcing Team!
As a Sourcing Advisor - Software, you will be responsible for:
Lead the software sourcing team in contributing to the development of 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 IT, legal, finance, and others.
Mitigating supplier risks through effective contracting and supplier negotiation, and 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).
Leading multiple sourcing projects and sourcing-related activities in a fast-paced, global environment.
Understanding of global cybersecurity and data privacy regulations related to the procurement of software and associated services.
Fuel your passion:
To be successful in this role you will:
Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
Have a minimum of 7 years’ experience leading IT / technology sourcing activities for Software (On-Prem, SaaS, Cloud).
Have experience in negotiating & redlining software contracts.
Have the ability to leverage internal and external data sources to create software category plans.
Be a skilled negotiator who can both plan and execute sourcing strategies in support of stakeholder’s business needs.
Have strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
Work in a way that works for you:
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working with us:
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you:
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programsAdditional elected 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 Advisor - Commodity Management
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides 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.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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