IT Commodity Manager - Software and Cloud Sourcing

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 team.
• Leading multiple sourcing projects and sourcing-related activities in a fast-paced, multinational 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 3 - 5 years of progressive experience leading technology sourcing activities for global Software (On-Prem, SaaS, Cloud) and Services.
• Be a skilled negotiator who can both plan and execute sourcing strategies in support of stakeholder’s business needs.
• Have experience in negotiating & redlining software contracts.
• Have strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong 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.

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

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• The safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits