Sr. Sourcing Category Manager - Software

About the Role

• Develop annual and long‑term sourcing strategies and pipeline plans for the software category. • Achieve cost‑savings targets through effective negotiations. • Lead RF(x) processes and commercial contract negotiations with software suppliers. • Collaborate with legal, finance, cybersecurity and other cross‑functional teams. • Mitigate supplier risks via robust contracting and supplier management. • Communicate project status, compliance and policies to business leaders and stakeholders. • Serve as a business partner to IT stakeholders, tracking KPI metrics. • Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers to meet internal customer needs. • Provide thought‑leadership and lead the software sourcing team. • Manage multiple sourcing projects in a fast‑paced, multinational environment. • Ensure compliance with global cybersecurity and data‑privacy regulations for software procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸sourcing strategy
• ▸rfx process
• ▸contract negotiation
• ▸supplier risk
• ▸cybersecurity compliance
• ▸kpi tracking

What You Bring

Baker Hughes is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Category Manager – Software to lead software, SaaS, and cloud sourcing for its global Digital Technology Sourcing Team. The role involves developing long‑term sourcing strategies, driving cost‑savings, and managing supplier relationships across a multinational environment. • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. • Minimum five years of progressive technology sourcing experience for global software (on‑prem, SaaS, Cloud) and services. • Ability to leverage internal and external data to create strategic category plans. • Strong negotiation and contract redlining skills for software agreements. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s degree
• ▸5+ years
• ▸strategic planning
• ▸negotiation
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸saas

Benefits

The company supports flexible working patterns, allowing employees to adjust their hours to maximise productivity and balance personal commitments. Baker Hughes invests in the health, well‑being and development of its workforce, fostering an inclusive culture where authentic selves are valued. The position includes a competitive benefits package, featuring medical care, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings options and performance‑based bonuses. • Flexible working hours to accommodate personal productivity preferences. • Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities. • Comprehensive private medical care options. • Life insurance and disability protection. • Tailored financial programs and retirement (401k) plan. • Additional elected or voluntary benefits and performance‑based bonuses.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time