Buyer 4-Fin
Oracle
Austin, TX2h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 01:28 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- BudgetingProduct managementBusiness analysisCybersecurityStakeholder managementFinancial analysis
- Work
- On-site in Austin
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Budgeting29%Business analysis15%Product management7%Cybersecurity1%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Seeking a proactive, ambitious procurement professional to lead sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management for enterprise collaboration and productivity software. This senior individual contributor role offers visibility to business and technology leaders and opportunities to take on broader responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and procurement activities for enterprise collaboration, communication, and productivity software, including Microsoft products and services.
- Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements, technology roadmaps, budgets, and renewal schedules.
- Proactively identify savings opportunities, commercial risks, and process improvements; develop recommendations and drive them through implementation.
- Negotiate software contracts, pricing, renewals, and commercial terms in partnership with Legal, IT, Finance, Information Security, and business stakeholders.
- Analyze supplier proposals, licensing options, consumption data, and total cost of ownership to improve purchasing decisions and commercial outcomes.
- Assess Microsoft licensing and purchasing options, including enterprise agreements, subscription commitments, and renewal structures.
- Lead requests for proposal (RFPs), including requirements gathering, supplier selection, proposal evaluation, commercial analysis, and award recommendations.
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and conduct supplier business reviews to evaluate performance, contractual commitments, and opportunities for improvement.
- Present clear negotiation strategies, financial analyses, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Professional experience using artificial intelligence (AI) or large language model (LLM) tools to fulfill multiple aspects of your direct responsibilities.
- Experience leading RFPs and conducting supplier business reviews.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, including the ability to compare pricing models, evaluate multiyear commitments, and communicate total cost of ownership.
- Ability to influence stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and manage competing priorities.
- Strong written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or software category management, with responsibility for complex enterprise software purchases.
- Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, cost analysis, price negotiation, and supplier management.
- A record of taking ownership, anticipating needs, and delivering measurable results with limited direction.
- Direct experience sourcing, negotiating, and managing Microsoft enterprise software agreements, including familiarity with Microsoft licensing, pricing, and renewal practices.
- Familiarity with SaaS licensing, software asset management, and procurement platforms.
- A relevant procurement or supply management certification.