Senior Consultant Software Procurement Negotiator
A consulting client is seeking a seasoned software procurement negotiator to join their Commercial Practice as a Senior Consultant. This individual will lead high-stakes commercial negotiations with both large enterprise SaaS providers and smaller niche vendors on behalf of their clients. The ideal candidate has deep experience negotiating complex SaaS and software agreements, with a strong understanding of pricing models, commercial levers, and key contractual protections. This is a client-facing, deal-focused role, not a traditional procurement operations position.
Key Responsibilities :
Deal Structuring & Strategy - Analyze vendor proposals, pricing models, and contract terms to identify negotiation opportunities. Develop negotiation plans and commercial positions tailored to client objectives. Advise clients on best-in-class commercial structures, pricing benchmarks, and market trends.
Client Advisory - Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders (CIO, CFO, CPO), providing clear recommendations and negotiation strategies. Support clients in understanding deal trade-offs, risk allocation, and value levers. Present commercial options and negotiation outcomes with clarity and impact.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing - Collaborate with clients delivery and legal teams to align negotiation strategy with contractual positions. Contribute to internal playbooks, pricing benchmarks, and negotiation frameworks to build firm-wide capability.
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