Software Strategic Sourcing Advisor - Principal Consultant

Role Overview

ISG seeks a Software Strategic Sourcing Advisor with a minimum of 7 years of experience in software cloud and on-premise license negotiations, cost modeling, scenario analysis, opportunity identification, benchmarking, pricing analysis, and commercial term analysis. The Advisor will lead projects for mid-size to large software sourcing engagements and critical workstreams for complex multi-software sourcing engagements.

What You Will Do

Review client data, create Excel models, extract key insights, and prepare a negotiation strategy to assist clients in executing on that strategy to negotiate with suppliers to drive an optimal outcome.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate should possess analytical, problem-solving, conceptual, and creative thinking, organizational, time management, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• 7 + years of cloud and on-premise software strategic sourcing experience
• Quantitative Analysis (financial and price modeling) skills
• Experience with negotiating agreements with leading software vendors
• Strong expertise in SAP or Microsoft
• Past experience with structuring and leading negotiations
• Advanced Excel skills
• Software provider research and market analysis skills
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a technical or scientific field

Benefits

• Remote work option
• Less than 20% travel required
• Equal-opportunity workplace
• Inclusive environment for all employees

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