Sr. Technical Sourcing Manager
Tech Ops & Support Budapest, Hungary
About Liferay
Liferay, Inc. is a uniquely profitable B2B enterprise software company with 1,200 fiery-eyed employees all across Europe, the Americas, Middle East, and Asia. As the leading provider of enterprise open source technologies, we have been recognized by Gartner for empowering businesses around the world to solve complex digital challenges. Our flagship product is the Liferay Digital Experience Platform, which companies like HP, Domino’s, and Airbus use to build customized experiences for their customers and employees. But we don’t just make awesome software, we are also fueled by a greater-than-profit vision. By building a vibrant business, making technology useful, and investing in communities, we make it possible for people to reach their full potential to serve others. We give our employees five paid days off to volunteer at charities they’re excited about, and Liferay donates 10% of our profits to charities around the world. Oh, we’re also self-funded which gives us the freedom to work on whatever we think brings the most value to customers and communities in the long run!
About You and this Role
Liferay is in the process of establishing a new Technology Sourcing function to support its various business units to optimize overall vendor management efficiency. The ideal candidate is a proactive contributor (a ‘doer’) who is ready to be the anchor point of this function; shape the strategic roadmap; share past experience, lessons learned with stakeholders, in order to build a team that will have a very direct and positive impact on the company’s profit margin.
The Senior Technology Sourcing Manager role primarily focuses on strategic sourcing and procurement of Technology-related software and services, which involves developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring alignment with Liferay's business objectives. The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of the enterprise software market.
This position will work with Technology Compliance, Risk and Technology Vendor Operations.
Key Objectives
- Developing Sourcing Strategies: Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, analyzing market trends, and developing sourcing strategies for IT products, services, and indirect materials.
- Negotiating Contracts: Leading contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for Liferay with the support of the Liferay commercial legal team.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with various stakeholders, including business leaders and budget owners, to understand their requirements and develop appropriate sourcing strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 7-10 years of work experience in procurement with a focus on enterprise software solutions.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
- Deep understanding of the enterprise software market landscape, including key players, emerging trends, and competitive dynamics.
- Excellent negotiation skills and ability to effectively communicate and Influence both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Project Management: Experience leading multi-disciplined projects with minimal supervision through collaboration and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record of cost savings. Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and to implement strategies to achieve them.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and the ability to work effectively with autonomy. Willingness to step-in and help with a “Start-up” and “can do” attitude.
- A proactive mindset and a strong desire to grow.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Leadership experience or experience mentoring or guiding less experienced colleagues.
- Experience leading projects or initiatives, even without formal managerial authority.
- Relevant certificates are a plus such as CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, CPM.
What We Offer
- Salary package w/ competitive benefits according to qualifications and experience
- Hybrid working environment, where work life balance is the actual reality
- Opportunities to take responsibility and grow professionally
- A positive and collaborative work culture
- Working at a leading open source company
Equal Opportunities Employer - Statement
Liferay is committed to the equal treatment of all candidates, customers and employees and to fostering a culture of dignity at work. Our operating procedure provides for equal opportunities in recruitment and employment with the aim to eliminate discrimination against any job applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion or beliefs, marital or civil partnerships status, family or dependency status, disability, pregnancy and maternity or membership of a traveling community