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Sr. Global Supply ManagerProspance Inc • Palo Alto, CA, United States
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Sr. Global Supply Manager

Sr. Global Supply Manager

Prospance Inc • Palo Alto, CA, United States
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Global Supply Manager (IT Software) | Hybrid | Palo Alto, CA | Employment Type : Contract (Indirect Procurement – IT Software)

About the Role

The Senior Global Supply Manager (IT Software) leads the full commercial lifecycle of IT software sourcing, including new business awards, renewals, negotiations, and supplier strategy. You will manage critical software licensing agreements, conduct spend analysis, and drive alignment between suppliers and internal stakeholders. This role is highly strategic, requiring strong procurement expertise and the ability to influence senior leadership through data-driven contract recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all commercial aspects of software sourcing, renewals, and new business awards
  • Present contract award recommendations to senior leadership
  • Lead negotiations for software licensing costs, terms, and agreements
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and software suppliers
  • Conduct spend analysis and assess software supplier performance
  • Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers
  • Ensure suppliers meet cost, quality, compliance, and timeline objectives
  • Manage end-to-end sourcing processes within the Indirect Procurement function
  • Support IT, Finance, Legal, and business teams with procurement insights and contract alignment

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 8+ years of IT software licensing experience
  • 8+ years in strategic sourcing, negotiations, cost analysis, and contract management within indirect procurement
  • Hands-on ERP experience (Coupa preferred)
  • Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management tools (Ironclad preferred)
  • Strong ability to work independently and adapt to rapid change
  • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and multitasking capability
  • Collaborative team player with strong communication and customer-service orientation
  • Proactive, solution-driven mindset in a fast-paced environment
  • Next Steps

    If you’re a strategic IT procurement professional ready to lead high-impact supplier partnerships and drive software sourcing excellence, apply today.

    #ProcurementJobs #ITSoftware #StrategicSourcing #GlobalSupplyManager #IndirectProcurement #SupplierManagement #TechProcurement

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