Sourcing Specialist - Software

Nomura Holdings, inc.•Fort Defiance Agency, AZ

27d•Remote

About The Position

Nomura is establishing a new Global Sourcing function to operate across Nomura Group companies, regions, and functions. This function aims to deliver ongoing contributions to cost efficiency and commercial/contract risk mitigation associated with vendor engagements, and drive efficiencies through spend category commercial support, vendor/contract consolidation, and Group-wide economies of scale. This role works as part of a Category team within the Global Sourcing team, making a tangible contribution to cost efficiency and commercial/contractual risk management.

Requirements

Degree level qualification or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience of sourcing the relevant spend categories in a blue-chip environment, with a proven track record of successfully leading commercial and contract activities
Supporting the Global Sourcing Category Lead – Software in the development and maintenance of strategic Category-wide plans and initiatives in conjunction with stakeholders
Portfolio opportunity analysis and subsequent benefit delivery
Effectively influencing the sourcing strategy for individual projects
Leading internal/market analysis, competitive bidding and negotiation activities for regional and global agreements, with a range of value and complexity
Re-negotiation and value extraction from embedded legacy / incumbent suppliers
Knowledge of the pricing and contracting mechanisms for global enterprise level suppliers
Excellent understanding of commercial levers and legal terms and conditions relating to Software contracts
Knowledge of supply market, supplier capabilities, and expected trends at a geographic and global level
Experience of negotiating software licensing agreements is desirable, but a level of experience in IT Sourcing is essential
Understanding of software license metrics and principles of software asset management
Experience negotiating commercial and contract terms
Is highly credible, an effective communicator (written and verbal) and is able to influence external vendors and internal clients
Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and manage a large volume of projects
Can contribute effectively to and/or co-ordinate cross-functional / cross-regional teams
Can drive projects to a conclusion while maintaining a high quality of task delivery

Nice To Haves

CIPS or other professional Sourcing/Procurement qualification desirable
Experience in a Banking environment may be an advantage, but is not essential

Responsibilities

Supporting the Global Sourcing Category Leads across Software in the effective delivery of the applicable strategy
Providing input and support to category-wide efficiency and governance initiatives
Effective management and delivery of new deals and renewals
Influencing the adoption of appropriate sourcing strategies and activities
Leading RFPs and renewals, including complex and high-profile commercial/contractual negotiations
Significant interaction with internal clients and representatives from external vendors
Creating and presenting impactful deal summaries/recommendations
Working as part of cross-functional and cross-regional teams
Maintaining deal pipelines
Providing a commercial advisory service to key stakeholders
Meeting or exceeding a range of financial and non-financial performance targets
Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders
Supporting the ongoing development of Nomura’s Global Sourcing function
Where applicable, support the execution of Business Continuity plans and proactive operational risk management