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You will lead the sourcing and negotiation of SaaS and enterprise software agreements, partnering with IT and business stakeholders to deliver cost savings, reduce risk, and secure favorable commercial terms.\nWhat You Will Work On\nLead the end-to-end source-to-contract process for SaaS and enterprise software, including strategy, supplier selection, RFPs, negotiation, and contracting\nNegotiate pricing, licensing and subscription models, renewals, service levels, termination rights, and other key commercial terms\nManage supplier relationships and performance after contract signature, including renewals and true-ups\nPartner with IT, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies to business priorities\nApply total cost of ownership analysis to compare supplier proposals and identify savings\nEnsure compliance with global procurement policies, legal requirements, and financial controls\nTrack and report savings, risks, and project status\nWhat You Will Bring\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience\n5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience, with a focus on technology\nProven experience negotiating and managing enterprise software and SaaS agreements\nStrong knowledge of software licensing, subscription pricing, and vendor commercial models\nStrong analytical and financial skills, including cost modeling and savings tracking\nExcellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills\nFluent written and spoken English\nWhat You Can Expect\nAn inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.\nCompensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors. \nTotal Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).\nWhat We Do\nAt RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.\nOur values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. 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