Software Sourcing

Job Title: Software Sourcing

Experience: 8 to 12 Years

Location: Mumbai

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Global Sourcing Category Lead in developing and executing the Software category strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders.
  
• Manage software sourcing activities including new deals contract renewals and category-wide efficiency initiatives.
  
• Lead RFPs competitive bidding commercial evaluations and complex contract negotiations.
  
• Develop sourcing strategies to optimize costs manage commercial risks and deliver business value.
  
• Engage with senior internal stakeholders and external software vendors to drive sourcing decisions and agreements.
  
• Prepare and present deal summaries commercial recommendations and sourcing proposals.
  
• Manage deal pipelines and ensure timely execution of sourcing projects.
  
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and drive supplier management initiatives.
  
• Provide commercial advisory support to business stakeholders on software procurement and contractual matters.
  
• Work with cross-functional and global teams to deliver sourcing objectives and performance targets.
  
• Identify cost-saving opportunities renegotiate existing contracts and maximize value from incumbent suppliers.
  
• Support business continuity planning and operational risk management activities.

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent; CIPS or other professional Sourcing / Procurement certification is desirable.
  
• Strong experience in Software Sourcing Procurement or Category Management within a large or multinational organization.
  
• Proven expertise in leading commercial sourcing activities contract negotiations RFPs and renewals.
  
• Experience in developing category strategies analyzing spend portfolios identifying opportunities and delivering cost savings.
  
• Knowledge of global enterprise software suppliers software pricing models licensing and contracting mechanisms.
  
• Strong understanding of commercial levers contractual terms and legal clauses related to software agreements.
  
• Experience in supplier evaluation market analysis competitive bidding and vendor management.
  
• Ability to manage regional and global sourcing agreements involving multiple stakeholders.
  
• Banking or financial services industry experience would be an advantage.
  
• Experience working with cross-regional and global teams is preferred.
  
• Excellent negotiation communication stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver projects within deadlines.

Required Skills:

Software SourcingIT ProcurementSoftware ProcurementStrategic Sourcing