Baker Hughes
energy technology
ITCommodityManager/SoftwareandCloud
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“IT Commodity Manager / Software and Cloud at Baker Hughes. Skills: sourcing strategies, supplier management, contract negotiations, stakeholder collaboration. Develop annual and long-term sourcing strategies. Achieve cost savings targets”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieving cost savings targets; track metrics (KPIs)
Industry & Context.
Effective problem identification and solution skills; Proven analytical and organizational ability
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, minimum of 3 - 5 years of progressive experience leading technology sourcing activities for global Software (On-Prem, SaaS, Cloud) and Services, skilled negotiator who can both plan and execute sourcing strategies in support of stakeholder’s business needs, experience in negotiating & redlining software contracts, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills, Ability to influence others and lead small teams, Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact, Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously, Effective problem identification and solution skills, Proven analytical and organizational ability
What You'll Do.
Develop annual and long-term sourcing strategies
Achieve cost savings targets
Define supplier strategy
Mitigate supplier risks
Communicate with business leaders
Build relationships with key suppliers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams including legal, finance, cyber security, and others; Serving as a business partner to key IT stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
oral and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Leading multiple sourcing projects, Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Full Job Description
Job Description **IT Commodity Manager / Software and Cloud** **Join our Baker Hughes Team!** Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas industry in more than 120 countries. The Commercial and Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, marketing hydrocarbons, and offering integrated equipment and service solutions. Focusing on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data-driven insights to optimize sales performance and maximize customer value. **Partner with the best** **As a IT Commodity Manager / Software and Cloud, you will be responsible for:** * Developing annual and long-term sourcing strategies and pipeline plans for the software category. * Achieving cost savings targets. * Defining supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels. Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers. * Negotiating terms and conditions and transmitting information to Procurement. * Manage claims. Includes commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc. This may also include purchasing activities. * 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 t
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