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Supply Chain Manager - Software & Indirect
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading the company's software procurement and indirect sourcing activities, developing strategic supplier relationships, and implementing efficient sourcing strategies that optimize cost, compliance, and operational performance across the organization. Role Manage the full lifecycle of software procurement, from requirements gathering and vendor evaluation through contract negotiation, renewal, and ongoing vendor management. Partner with Engineering, IT, Security, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to develop software sourcing strategies, evaluate technology solutions, analyze licensing models, and optimize cost, functionality, and vendor performance. Serve as the primary owner for indirect procurement activities with a strong emphasis on enterprise software, SaaS applications, cloud services, and technology subscriptions, while supporting other indirect spend categories including equipment, employee benefits, and professional services. Analyze software and indirect spend, evaluate supplier performance, identify consolidation opportunities, optimize software licensing, and develop sourcing alternatives that maximize value and reduce total cost of ownership. Own the end-to-end RFI, RFP, and RFQ process for software and strategic indirect purchases, ensuring commercial terms are negotiated and appropriately documented. Lead negotiations for NDAs, Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), software licensing agreements, and other commercial contracts before business is initiated. Evaluate suppliers based on commercial, technical, security, compliance, and operational criteria, providing recommendations that balance business requirements, cost, and long-term value. Develop and execute category strategies for software procurement, including SaaS, cloud services, enterprise applications, and other technology categories. Monitor software market trends, emerging technologies, licensing models, vendor