Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced sourcing and contracting expert focused on **tech services** across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and IT services. You will lead end‑to‑end sourcing, negotiate MSAs/SOWs/amendments, manage supplier performance, and partner with Engineering/IT/PS stakeholders to deliver cost, risk awareness, and speed‑to‑value.
Job Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Own end‑to‑end sourcing for tech services categories (RFx/RFQ/RFP), including project planning, supplier outreach, bid analysis, and award recommendations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, SaaS agreements, NDAs, amendments; align with legal playbooks and contract risk awareness/escalation practices.
- Benchmark pricing and rate cards; run negotiations and reverse auctions to drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.
- Partner with IT, Engineering, Tech Services, Finance, and Legal to align sourcing with roadmaps and program objectives.
- Maintain contracting and SRM databases; ensure accurate metadata, milestone tracking, and reporting.
- Monitor supplier performance against SLAs/KSOs; drive remediation plans and continuous improvement.
- Support Guided Buying and intake orchestration; promote compliant payment modes and contracting paths.
- Prepare executive summaries and approval packages in Oracle; route for signatures (Adobe Sign) and ensure audit‑readiness.
- Identify and mitigate commercial, delivery, information security, privacy, and compliance risks; escalate material issues for decision‑making.
- Contribute to category strategy, supplier consolidation, and rationalization initiatives; provide market intelligence and recommendations.
Expected Outcomes & KPIs
- Savings and cost avoidance (%, $) versus baseline; TCO improvements.
- Cycle‑time reduction from intake to signature; on‑time delivery of milestones.
- Contracting accuracy and compliance (playbook adherence; clear risk awareness captured in approvals).
- Stakeholder satisfaction (CSAT/NPS) and supplier performance (SLA/scorecards).
Education
- 8+ years of procurement/sourcing experience with emphasis on **tech services** (software/SaaS/cloud/IT services).
- Proven contract negotiation skills across MSAs/SOWs/SaaS; strong contract risk awareness and ability to summarize risks and trade‑offs.
- Hands‑on with sourcing tools and enterprise systems (Oracle Cloud, Adobe Sign); strong Excel/PowerPoint and analytics.
- Stakeholder management, communication, and project management discipline; ability to manage multiple deals in parallel.
- Data‑driven mindset with attention to detail; comfortable preparing executive summaries and recommendations.
- Nice to have: experience with Guided Buying, intake orchestration, and AI‑enabled procurement/automation platforms.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
