Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
4 years of work experience within a procurement or related function.
Experience with sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, or supplier evaluations within software or related categories.
Experience with contracts within the software category.
Preferred qualifications:
Master's degree or PhD in a related field.
Certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Experience in developing and managing key performance indicators and metrics to measure category performance and track progress towards goals.
Ability to lead projects or initiatives aimed at improving procurement processes, implementing new strategies, or driving innovation within the software category.
Excellent project management skills.
Proficiency in leveraging technology and problem-solving tools to enhance category management practices, driving data-driven decision-making through the analysis of procurement data, report generation, and insightful contributions to performance evaluation within the software category.