SaaS Buyer/Vendor negotiator

  • Kota
  • Cloudeagle.ai
CloudEagle helps finance,operations & IT teams save on software spend and helps streamline the renewal and buying process. We have helped several companies like Iceye, Wefunder, Armory save 10-30% on their software spend and hundreds of hours renewing and buying apps. We offer a money-back guarantee, in the rare case that we are not able to save on spend, we refund our fees back to the customer. ( https://www.cloudeagle.ai) WORK TIMING:- 4:00 PM TO 1:00 AM IST PERMANENT WORK FROM HOME Job Brief CloudEagle is seeking a dynamic IT-Procurement Professional/SaaS Buyer to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in SaaS negotiations and a keen customer-centric focus. This role serves as the primary point of contact between our customers and their vendors, playing a crucial role in the negotiation of order forms, subscription agreements, and contracts.

Roles & Responsibilities Participate in our sales efforts to demonstrate competencies of our software through the negotiation process and savings execution through spend analysis.

Negotiate savings for all software products, SaaS, Cloud, and Digital products. Leverage CloudEagle's platform to understand and fulfill customers' Software and SaaS requirements.

Assist customers in building and maintaining a central repository for all SaaS contracts and creating a renewal calendar to not miss out on upcoming renewals on the platform.

Negotiation of Software and SaaS contracts of varying complexity, including financial, contractual (Terms and Conditions), and commercial terms.

Help clients utilize the CloudEagle platform to manage and govern their SaaS products optimally. Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize purchasing processes and drive cost savings. Conduct market research to identify potential vendors, evaluate product offerings, and negotiate pricing and terms to achieve favorable agreements. Manage a portfolio of projects, contracts, and customers to deliver business value and mitigate contractual risk related to Software and SaaS purchases Provide guidance and support to junior members of the procurement team, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment. Requirement

4-9 years of experience in IT procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably in a large-scale organization or corporate environment. Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and negotiating contracts for a variety of IT products and services, including SaaS, software licenses, cloud services, and consulting. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required in Procurement. Familiarity with major software vendors is an added advantage. Demonstrated success in assessing, negotiating, and managing vendors. Passion for learning about software and SaaS trends. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, analyze market trends, and make informed purchasing decisions. Proven experience in SaaS negotiations. Strong customer-centric approach with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in leveraging SaaS platforms to meet customer needs. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple contracts and agreements. Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships with vendors. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.