THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:

• Fortune 500 media and network communications company
• Dedication to providing quality service and value by exceeding customer expectations
• Expanding national footprint in 41 states
• Rich history of growth and diversification

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:

• Culture: Environment of flexibility, success and accountability
• Growth: Exceptional personal and professional growth potential
• Opportunity: High visibility to senior leadership
• Stability: Emphasis on developing and retaining top talent

WHERE THIS POSITION IS LOCATED:

• Greenwood Village, CO
• Hybrid work schedule

• Analyze various software cost models/options and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• May lead the negotiation and contract management of large-scale, enterprise-wide volume purchase software agreements under the guidance of senior team members.
• Research and develop adequate sources of supply.
• Utilize supply market knowledge to leverage best strategy for cross functional supplier selection activities through management of formal RFP, RFQ and RFI processes.
• Provide fact-based recommendations to executive level management for constructing the best overall strategic buy decisions.
• Manage overall supplier performance – including, acting as an escalation point in the event of non-performance.
• Continuously seek out cost savings opportunities and lead efforts to realize those savings.
• Evaluate the financial stability of potential suppliers.
• Develop a strategic category plan based on an understanding of business goals and objectives, the supply market and competitive benchmarking.  Effectively document, communicate and gain buy-in across the organization to ensure alignment.
• Work beyond the traditional procurement metrics to achieve operational and technical improvements to the business process.

• Strong understanding of information technology and software terminology
• Strong negotiating skills with the ability to adapt and improvise
• Knowledge of various type of Software and related services including perpetual, term and subscription agreements, maintenance and support, and other IT products 
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
• Strong internal stakeholder management skills – capacity to listen, build trusting relationships in all levels of the organization, understand and capture stakeholder’s needs and deliver effective solutions

• 3+ years of Software Procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Supply Chain preferred)