Procurement Category Manager (33885980) from Innova Solutions

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Procurement Category Manager

Position type: Fulltime Contract

Duration: 6+ mos.

Location: Remote

As a Procurement Category Manager you will:

• Work closely with various internal stakeholders, such as IT, legal, finance, and procurement teams, to ensure alignment between business requirements and contractual obligations. This collaboration ensures that the negotiated contracts meet the needs of the organization while adhering to legal and financial considerations. Establish and maintain strong relationships with software and SaaS suppliers. Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, address any issues or concerns, and facilitate contract renewals or terminations, as necessary.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the software and SaaS space. Conduct market research and benchmarking exercises to identify innovative solutions, assess vendor capabilities, and drive informed decision-making during the negotiation process.
• Continuously identify and develop a pipeline of software and SaaS sourcing opportunities. This involves exploring potential savings initiatives, evaluating new vendors, and seeking opportunities for consolidation or optimization of software licenses and subscriptions.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to support the successful implementation and adoption of software and SaaS solutions. This includes providing training, documentation, and change management support to ensure smooth integration and user acceptance.
• Monitor and track software and SaaS spend, savings achieved through negotiations, and contract compliance. Generate reports and insights to inform decision-making, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure adherence to contractual obligations. Actively seek opportunities to enhance the software and SaaS sourcing process, policies, and tools. This involves identifying areas for improvement, implementing process efficiencies, and leveraging technology solutions to streamline the contracting process.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum five years proven experience in negotiating software and SaaS contracts, preferably in a technology-focused organization.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models, SaaS pricing structures, and contract terms and conditions.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to software and SaaS contracts, such as GDPR and CCPA
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required; Master's degree from an accredited college/university is preferred
• Experience should show proven track record of success in positions of increasing complexity; combination of management consulting and line role experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and influencing skills are essential to navigate a complex management and organizational structure with a high level of ambiguity.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, project team members, project sponsors, functional leads, and senior management.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills are required; able to handle multiple projects, RFXs, and contract negotiations simultaneously; demonstrated skills in analysis, finance, problem-solving, organization, and project management.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.

Thank you!

Henry L Draper II

Recruiter

770-255-7916

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: 45hr W2-50hr W2

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

American Cybersystems, Inc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.