Senior Sourcing Manager, Software Category

GE Vernova

1d•$125,000 - $208,300•Remote

About The Position

Lead global strategic sourcing and category management for GE Vernova’s enterprise software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) portfolio. Own end-to-end sourcing, commercial negotiations, renewals, licensing and consumption optimization, and supplier relationship management across business application categories supporting corporate and operating functions, including Legal, Finance, HR, Risk & Compliance, and Treasury. Partner with Technology, Finance, Legal, Security, Compliance, Business Procurement, Supply Chain, and DT Sourcing leadership to reduce total cost of ownership while delivering excellent service levels, shape sourcing strategy and policy, and execute sourcing initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or related functions.
At least 7 years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, or equivalent consulting roles, with substantive exposure to software and/or SaaS categories.
Ability to lead complex end-to-end sourcing projects from intake through contract signature, including multi-supplier evaluations.
Track record of driving total cost of ownership reductions, managing software commercial negotiations, and leading organizational or process change.

Nice To Haves

MBA or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or Engineering.
Deep working knowledge of software and SaaS commercial dynamics, including subscriptions, true-ups, consumption commitments, and license optimization.
Experience operating in a matrixed, global environment.
Strong analytical and financial skills, including spend analytics, TCO modeling, and market research.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain complex commercial trade-offs to executive leadership.
Relevant professional certifications, such as CPSM or CSCP.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead sourcing and category strategies for the assigned software and SaaS portfolio, translating plans into sourcing events and measurable outcomes.
Plan and run end-to-end RFI, RFQ, and RFP sourcing events, including commercial evaluation models, negotiation strategy, supplier selection, and award recommendations.
Lead commercial and contract negotiations for software and SaaS agreements, partnering with Legal on master agreements, order forms, SLAs, and DPAs.
Structure and negotiate software commercial terms, including subscriptions, enterprise agreements, true-ups, consumption commitments, renewals, pricing, audit rights, and license optimization.
Drive total cost of ownership reductions and provide budgeting inputs by identifying opportunities and estimating value creation.
Drive demand management and compliance through license counts, application rationalization, SaaS consumption optimization, and preferred-vendor penetration.
Proactively manage the renewals calendar and pipeline to avoid auto-renewals and capture negotiation leverage ahead of key dates.
Navigate internal vendor management processes and intake requirements, such as S360, and ensure sourcing sign-off and validation gates are met.
Monitor market dynamics, licensing models, price inflation, and vendor consolidation to identify risks and opportunities for stakeholders.
Advise Technology and business stakeholders and lead multifunctional teams on strategic sourcing initiatives.
Monitor supplier performance, service levels, and renewal risk; drive value through supplier relationship management and manage escalations.
Build spend analyses and executive-ready business cases, measure and track category performance, and report results to leadership.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach and 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance and benefits
Life insurance
Paid time off for vacation or illness
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity eligibility
Professional development
Relocation assistance is not provided