Software Category Manager
Software Category Manager
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18-07-2025
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Location:
Krakow Lesser Poland PolandJob ID:
R0100458Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O.Profession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity
In this role you will develop plan and implement strategy focused on optimizing costs quality delivery and reliability of suppliers and supplied products for an assigned category. You will manage large projects or processes.
How you will make an impact:
- Develop implement and manage comprehensive global category strategies for all software SaaS and related IT services aligning with business objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing processes including market analysis supplier identification RFI/RFP development negotiation and contract finalization.
- Negotiate complex software licensing agreements (on-premise subscription perpetual) cloud service agreements (IaaS PaaS SaaS) and professional services contracts with major software vendors (e.g. Microsoft Oracle SAP Salesforce Adobe Autodesk).
- Drive cost optimization and value creation through effective negotiation demand management standardization and consolidation strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders (IT Legal Finance Business Units) to understand their needs ensure alignment and foster collaboration.
- Monitor software market trends emerging technologies and supplier landscapes to identify new opportunities and potential risks.
- Ensure compliance with company policies legal requirements and industry best practices in all procurement activities.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with software licensing vendor lock-in and compliance.
- Mentor and support junior procurement professionals within the team.
Your background:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Information Technology Finance or a related field. Masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g. CIPS CPSM) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in procurement strategic sourcing or category management with at least 3 years specifically focused on Software or IT services.
- Proven experience negotiating high-value complex software contracts with major global vendors.
- Strong understanding of various software licensing models (e.g. perpetual subscription user-based core-based) cloud service agreements and software asset management (SAM) principles.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to build business cases and analyze total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels.
- Proficiency in procurement tools and systems (e.g. SAP Ariba ServiceNow).
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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