Sr. Specialist, IT Procurement (Software & Technology)
KBR CareersTitle Sr. Specialist, IT Procurement (Software & Technology) The Sr. Specialist, IT Procurement is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, procurement, negotiation, and supplier management of enterprise software, SaaS applications, cloud services, technology platforms, cybersecurity solutions, and other IT-related products and services. This position serves as a trusted advisor to Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, Enterprise Architecture, Digital Transformation, and business stakeholders to ensure technology investments deliver maximum commercial value while minimizing financial, contractual, operational, and compliance risks. The role requires deep expertise in software licensing models, SaaS agreements, cloud consumption contracts, maintenance and support renewals, subscription-based services, and technology supplier negotiations. The individual will manage complex sourcing initiatives from initial business requirements through contract execution and ongoing supplier relationship management. Working with limited supervision, the Sr. Specialist applies advanced procurement knowledge, commercial acumen, analytical expertise, and negotiation skills to optimize spend, improve supplier performance, support technology transformation initiatives, and ensure alignment with corporate procurement and governance requirements. The position also provides mentorship, guidance, and quality oversight to procurement specialists and junior sourcing professionals while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement organization. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives for enterprise software, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity, hardware, telecommunications, technology consulting, and related IT categories. Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and technology roadmaps; conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, supplier evaluations, and competitive RFI/RFQ/RFP processes. Evaluate supplier offerings, commercial models, and licensing structures to identify best-value solutions and cost optimization opportunities. Software & Cloud Licensing Management Negotiate software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, cloud consumption, maintenance and support renewals, and technology services agreements. Manage commercial relationships with major technology providers, including Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, AWS, Google Cloud, Salesforce, Broadcom, Adobe, ServiceNow, Workday, and engineering software providers such as Ansys, Autodesk, Bentley, Aveva, and AspenTech. Evaluate licensing structures, usage rights, subscription models, user metrics, consumption-based pricing, and contractual commitments. Partner with Software Asset Management, IT, and Finance to optimize license utilization, reduce redundant spend, consolidate suppliers, and support license compliance. Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management Lead complex negotiations covering pricing, discounts, volume incentives, service levels, renewal protections, benchmarking, price increases, audit rights, intellectual property, data ownership, liability, termination, and other commercial terms. Collaborate with Legal, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Risk, Finance, and business stakeholders to assess contractual risk and ensure agreements meet business, regulatory, security, and operational requirements. Supplier Relationship Management Manage strategic technology supplier relationships and serve as the primary procurement contact for assigned suppliers. Conduct supplier performance and business reviews; resolve disputes, service issues, invoicing discrepancies, licensing concerns, and delivery failures. Negotiate corrective actions, service credits, refunds, remediation plans, and performance improvements while driving continuous supplier improvement. Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership Partner with IT leadership, project managers, cybersecurity, enterprise ar…