Global Software Commodity Manager
CurrentGlobal Commodity Manager (Software), Austin TexasGlobal lead for strategic relationships with tier 1 suppliers for systems infrastructure both for internal use and go to market Achievements• Negotiated 300+ global software contracts up to $500M (Software as a Service, perpetual, term…) with significant savings and risk mitigation• Lead both supplier and internal relationship management programs for key suppliers• Established global category management competencies for “converged infrastructure” • Created and led strategic cross-functional teams aligning segments and setting strategies across multiple lines of business• Supplier diversity lead for software procurement • Lead mentor for new employees• General Procurement: Negotiated data center, telecom, and wireless agreements