IT Software Sourcing Manager
Morgan Stanley
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Montreal • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Act as a “quarterback” to facilitate both new supplier onboards and renewals with a primary focus on the Cyber software category
- Serve as a trusted advisor to technology stakeholders and work collaboratively across multiple levels and geographies to develop sound sourcing strategies that drive baseline reductions and cost avoidance as well as mitigate risk
- Leverage all tools and resources available, including but not limited to developing and conducting competitive bids and leveraging benchmarking/advisory companies, to create value and impact
- Create, present, and defend sound financial analysis and interpretation of supplier proposals to stakeholders as well as Sourcing Leadership
- Work cross-functionally with Software Asset Management; Legal and Compliance; Third Party Program Management; and Finance on deal analysis and preparation, contract drafting and execution, funding and budgets
- Fulfill a variety of administrative requirements including but not limited to preparing supporting documentation for sourcing projects, conducting various due diligence tasks to enable contract execution, preparing purchase order requests and facilitating resolution of payment disputes
Requirements
- At least 4 years relevant experience in software sourcing positions of increasing responsibility
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Technology
- Knowledge of software license delivery models and metrics across all platforms
- Experience in execution of complex software transactions
- Commercial negotiation and influencing skills to drive savings and deliver value to stakeholders
- Experience in contract interpretation, analysis and drafting across Master Agreements, Software Schedules, Trial Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Experience working collaboratively and cross-functionally on competitive bids, deal negotiation, and contract execution processes
Benefits
- Some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks
- Supporting employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey
- First-class service and high standard of excellence
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
software sourcingfinancial analysiscontract draftingcontract interpretationcommercial negotiationsoftware license delivery modelsdeal negotiationcompetitive bidsdue diligencecost avoidance
Soft skills
collaborationinfluencingcommunicationtrustworthinessproblem-solvingorganizational skillsstakeholder managementcross-functional teamworkpresentation skillsadministrative skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in Technology