Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ISG (Information Services Group) is seeking a Software Strategic Sourcing Advisor to support software sourcing engagements for mid-size to large organizations. The role focuses on Microsoft cloud and on-premises licensing negotiations, cost modeling, scenario analysis, benchmarking, pricing analysis, and client engagement support.
Responsibilities
- The Advisor supports projects for mid-size to large software sourcing engagements and critical workstreams for complex multi-software sourcing engagements
- This position is under supervision of a Director but individuals in this role are expected to operate independently and to work with clients on various aspects of our engagement
- Project management (simple to complex); able to handle and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to clearly define projects, objectives, goals, schedules, and assignments
- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a client organization
- Possess Quantitative Analysis (financial or price modeling-both creation of model itself and performing the analysis from which a negotiation strategy is determined, requires comprehension of complex business objectives and a high level of attention to detail) is required and a must
- Software provider research and market analysis skills
- Support our brand by contributing to web articles, creating market collaterals (such as case studies, etc.) and presentation content for ISG and other events on key issues, trends and strategies affecting software licensing and digital transformation
- Proficient in the use of business collaboration and analytics tools (e.g.: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Skills
- This a remote position based in the United States; travel generally not required
- 3+ years of Microsoft cloud and on-premises (i.e., perpetual, M365, Azure) software strategic sourcing (not transactional) focus or licensing and customer success focus
- Project management (simple to complex); able to handle and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to clearly define projects, objectives, goals, schedules, and assignments
- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a client organization
- Possess Quantitative Analysis (financial or price modeling-both creation of model itself and performing the analysis from which a negotiation strategy is determined, requires comprehension of complex business objectives and a high level of attention to detail) is required and a must
- Understanding of enterprise sourcing cultures and behaviors
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Software provider research and market analysis skills
- Proficient in the use of business collaboration and analytics tools (e.g.: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
- Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in technical or scientific field, ideally in information technology, finance, math/analytics or equivalent work experience
Benefits
- Remote position based in the United States
- Travel generally not required
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