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IT Sourcing Manager

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Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms & Cognite was recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year. In the realm of industrial digitalization, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Join us in this venture where data meets ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

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We are looking for a proactive, solution-oriented Sourcing Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will assist strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize costs, and ensure effective vendor management while collaborating with cross-functional teams including IT, Finance, and Security. You will also be responsible for managing consultancy contracts and onboarding of consultants.

The ideal candidate is process-driven, adaptable, and highly skilled in building relationships. You will excel in negotiating contracts, managing multiple sourcing projects, and analyzing costs to maximize value. If you are eager to take on challenges and contribute to cost-efficient sourcing in a dynamic global software company, this role provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

Overall tasks and responsibilities of the role

Negotiate favorable contract terms with vendors, ensuring cost savings, value-added services, and alignment with business goals.
Monitor and evaluate vendor performance post-contract, ensuring they meet KPIs, service level agreements (SLAs), and contractual terms.
Identify and manage sourcing risks, including security, compliance, and operational risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Oversee the onboarding and contract management of consultants, ensuring their assignments align with business requirements and deliver value.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses to evaluate the financial impact and ROI of sourcing optimization decisions.
Support spend analysis and forecasting by working with teams using dashboards, collaboration tools, and meetings while sourcing and managing tools and vendors for effective cloud governance and spend optimization.
Provide actionable advice on sourcing projects, including developing and presenting proposals while gaining consensus from stakeholders.
Manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, ensuring efficient execution and alignment with organizational objectives.
Build relationships with business partners, facilitate communication among stakeholders, and provide training on sourcing processes as needed.
Collaborate with internal teams across departments to address risks, challenges, and decision-making needs.
Lead communication with suppliers during bid processes (RFPs), ensuring compliance with procurement policies and securing favorable outcomes.
Assess and recommend sourcing and pricing strategies, considering outsourcing, cloud, and insourcing models to align with organizational goals.

Qualifications

Ideally 5+ years of experience from strategic sourcing, negotiations or procurement.
Knowledge of procurement related to software and licenses.
Knowledge of legal, financial and technology components of Strategic Sourcing.
Ideally academic degree in Economics, Business Administration, Logistics, Law, or related disciplines.
Global software company experience preferred
The ability to manage multiple and simultaneous sourcing projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Collaborative team player with high communication skills
Strong analytical skills and a structured way of working.
Experience with Excel and Power BI is considered an advantage
Solution oriented, pro-active, problem solving and result driven attitude to work
Ability to work in fast pace, dynamic and changing environment
Fluent in written and spoken English
Minimum travel required

Join the global Cognite community! 🌐

- Join an organization of 70 different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝

- ITPL office location (Bengaluru)

- A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization, follow us on Instagram @cognitedata 📷 to know more

- Flat structure with direct access to decision-makers, with minimal amount of bureaucracy

- Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries

- Join our HUB 🗣️ to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.

- Hybrid work environment globally

Why choose Cognite? 🏆 🚀

Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world. We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainabilityfor clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day. We were recognized as one of CNBC's top global enterprise technology startups powering digital transformation! And just recently, Frost & Sullivan named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader! 🥇 Most recently Cognite Data Fusion® Achieved Industry First DNV Compliance for Digital Twins 🥇

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If you're excited about the opportunity to work at Cognite and make a difference in the tech industry, we encourage you to apply today! We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team.

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What You Should Know About IT Sourcing Manager, Cognite

At Cognite, we're on the lookout for a dynamic IT Sourcing Manager to join our innovative team in Bengaluru. If you have a knack for strategic sourcing and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is the perfect opportunity for you! In this essential role, you'll lead sourcing initiatives and vendor management, directly impacting our mission to leverage data and solve complex business challenges using our renowned Cognite Data Fusion platform. Your responsibilities will include negotiating favorable contract terms and conducting thorough vendor performance evaluations to ensure they meet our service level agreements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams—namely IT, Finance, and Security—is key, as you'll coordinate consultancy contracts and oversee onboarding processes. We're seeking someone who possesses at least 5 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, particularly in the software domain. Your strong analytical and relationship-building skills will go a long way, as you'll need to manage multiple projects simultaneously while continuously driving cost optimization. Our ideal candidate is proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable navigating the complexities of vendor relationships. By joining Cognite, you'll not only help shape the future of industrial digitalization but also work in a supportive and inclusive environment, where diversity is celebrated and the opportunities for growth are vast. If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey with us and take on challenges that truly matter, we can’t wait to hear from you!

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What are the key responsibilities of an IT Sourcing Manager at Cognite?

The IT Sourcing Manager at Cognite plays a critical role in optimizing cost and vendor management. Responsibilities include negotiating contract terms, monitoring vendor performance, managing consultancy contracts, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and collaborating across various teams. The manager also oversees onboarding of consultants and provides actionable insights on sourcing projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.