Software Strategic Sourcing Advisor - Director - UK

Role OverviewISG seeks a Software Strategic Sourcing Director with 15+ years of experience in software cloud, SaaS, subscription, and on-premise license negotiations, leadership, and software sourcing strategy. The Director will lead projects and a team to support large enterprise software sourcing engagements and critical workstreams for complex multi-software sourcing engagements.What You Will DoThe Director will develop and execute strategies for Client project success, lead complex software negotiations, and provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for direct reports. They will also contribute to the development and enhancement of ISG methodologies, intellectual property, and service offerings.Why It Might Be a FitThe ideal candidate should possess analytical, problem-solving, conceptual, strong collaborative leadership, creative thinking, organizational, time management, and strong verbal and written communication skills. They will work independently and make decisions to drive high customer satisfaction results.Requirements15 + years of SaaS, cloud and on-premise software strategic sourcing delivery expertiseExperience with negotiating agreements with leading software vendorsDeep expertise across a minimum of five major enterprise software providersDemonstrated expertise in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, pricing analysis, and scenario developmentProven experience structuring and leading complex software negotiationsExperience leading multiple concurrent client engagementsAbility to identify additional advisory opportunities within existing client accountsBachelor of Arts or Science degree in a technical or scientific fieldBenefitsRemote work optionOpportunity to work with a global teamProfessional development and growth opportunitiesCompetitive salary and benefits packageOriginally posted on Himalayas