Job Description: Sourcing Manager - Software

Position Overview

The Sourcing Manager for Software is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement processes for software products and services. This includes issuing tenders, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the business receives cost-effective, high-quality software solutions. While the role focuses on operational procurement activities, it also identifies opportunities to align procurement efforts with broader organizational goals and technological needs.

Key Responsibilities

Tender and Procurement Management

Coordinate and manage Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), and other tendering processes for software.
Evaluate supplier proposals based on criteria such as cost, functionality, compliance, and support.
Ensure procurement processes are timely and in compliance with internal and external policies.

Contract Negotiation and Management

Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels. Including reviewing the contract self-first.
Ensure all software agreements include appropriate provisions for compliance, privacy, licensing, and cybersecurity.
Manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations.

Supplier Engagement

Maintain relationships with key software vendors and service providers.
Act as the primary point of contact for software-related inquiries and issue resolution.

Cost and Value Optimization

Drive cost savings through competitive tendering and effective negotiations.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising on quality or compliance.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure software purchases align with budget constraints.

Operational Support

Support the IT and finance teams in tracking software licenses, usage, and compliance.
Address day-to-day issues related to software procurement and vendor relations.

Incremental Strategic Contributions

Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization in software procurement.
Suggest ways to consolidate vendor portfolios or negotiate enterprise-wide agreements.
Collaborate with IT to ensure software selections align with long-term digital transformation goals.

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related fields.
3+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably with a focus on software.
Familiarity with software licensing models and contract negotiation.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency in procurement tools and systems.

Competenties

Preferred Skills:

Experience managing RFP/RFQ processes.
Basic knowledge on Agile way of working
Basic knowledge of IT frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO certifications).
Ability to analyze and compare vendor proposals effectively.

Must haves:

Experience with software (licences)
Monitoring clear communication boundaries
Purchasing/Sourcing experience
Extended experience complex contracts

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

Hay level: 90

Bedrijfsinformatie

Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems move 3.2 billion pieces of luggage around the world per year, in other words 8.8 million per day. Its systems are active in 600 airports including 17 of the world’s top 25. More than 20 million parcels (300 packages per second) are sorted by its systems every day. These have been installed for a variety of customers including the four largest parcel and postal companies in the world. In addition, 12 of Europe’s top 20 e-commerce companies and many distribution firms have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.

The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.

Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 4,000 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of more than one billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past six decades as a highly reliable partner for value-added automated material handling solutions.

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Global Commercial Baggage Handling System market competition by top manufacturers, with production, price, revenue (value) and market share for each manufacturer; the top players including

Daifuku Group

Siemens AG

Vanderlande Industries

Beumer Group

G&S Airport Conveyor

Pteris Global Limited

Fives Group

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Gustavo Muller Adade
gustavo.muller.adade@randstaddigital.com

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