KCM Technical
Global Supply Chain Manager (IT Software)
KCM Technical, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Global Supply Chain Manager (IT Software)
Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid)
$50.00-$66.00/hr
Contract
Summary:
The Global Supply Manager (IT Software) will oversee all commercial aspects of new business awards and renewals, present contract award recommendations to senior leadership, negotiate software licensing cost & agreements, and build strong partnerships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing strategic suppliers by establishing and leading quarterly business reviews to ensure ongoing alignment, performance, and value delivery. This position requires conducting spend analysis, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to assess software performance, and ensuring suppliers meet company's cost, quality, and timeline objectives. The successful candidate will own the end‑to‑end sourcing process, driving both operational excellence and strategic supplier engagement. This role reports to the Manager of IT Software within the Indirect Procurement organization. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required 8+ years of relevant Information Technology (IT) related software licensing experience 8+ years of experience performing strategic sourcing, cost analysis, negotiations and contract negotiations in an indirect procurement environment Previous ERP systems and purchase order processing experience (Coupa preferred) Previous Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system experience (Ironclad preferred) Top Skills/Responsibilities and mandatory requirements:
8+ years in same/similar role Contract/price negotiations for software licensing Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills Strong attention to detail and executive presentation skills Experience thriving in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving environment such as a startup
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The Global Supply Manager (IT Software) will oversee all commercial aspects of new business awards and renewals, present contract award recommendations to senior leadership, negotiate software licensing cost & agreements, and build strong partnerships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing strategic suppliers by establishing and leading quarterly business reviews to ensure ongoing alignment, performance, and value delivery. This position requires conducting spend analysis, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to assess software performance, and ensuring suppliers meet company's cost, quality, and timeline objectives. The successful candidate will own the end‑to‑end sourcing process, driving both operational excellence and strategic supplier engagement. This role reports to the Manager of IT Software within the Indirect Procurement organization. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required 8+ years of relevant Information Technology (IT) related software licensing experience 8+ years of experience performing strategic sourcing, cost analysis, negotiations and contract negotiations in an indirect procurement environment Previous ERP systems and purchase order processing experience (Coupa preferred) Previous Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system experience (Ironclad preferred) Top Skills/Responsibilities and mandatory requirements:
8+ years in same/similar role Contract/price negotiations for software licensing Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills Strong attention to detail and executive presentation skills Experience thriving in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving environment such as a startup
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