Senior IT Procurement Manager with Software Licensing Experience (Palo Alto)

Role : Senior IT Procurement Manager with Software Licensing Experience

Location : Palo Alto, California (Onsite)

Duration : 6 months (C2H)

Note :

Candidates Must Have Indirect IT Software Procurement Experience

Experience thriving in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment , such as a startup, is 100% mandatory.

Anyone with only experience at big, established firms like Oracle / MS / Google, etc., might not be a good fit.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Seeking a highly motivated, independent, and exceptional IT senior global supply manager to support the mission of bringing innovative products to life. This role is responsible for managing the IT Software category.

The Senior 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 costs and agreements, and build strong partnerships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role will also be 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 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.

Bachelors degree

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

Able to work independently with little instruction and can adapt to change

Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to details and deadlines

Able to work well with others in a team environment

Effective communication skills and customer service approach

Proactive and solution-orientated, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

Highly accurate and detail-oriented