Procurement Category lead - Software

We are looking for a Software Category Lead to own and lead the global Software, SaaS, and Cloud procurement categories. The role is responsible for defining and executing end-to-end category strategies covering enterprise software, engineering and development tools, SaaS platforms, cloud services, and licensing agreements.

This position combines strategic category leadership with hands-on sourcing, complex negotiations, and vendor management. The SW Category Leader partners closely with R&D, IT, Legal, Finance, and senior stakeholders to drive cost optimization, compliance and risk mitigation.

Onsite presence is required 4 days per week: at least 3 days/w at our Jerusalem office, 1 day at another company site, and 1 day remote.

What Will your job look like

Category Strategy & Ownership:

• Develop and maintain a global software category strategy aligned with business needs and technology roadmaps.
• Conduct market analysis, spend analysis, and risk assessments to identify opportunities.
• Build multi-year sourcing plans, cost-reduction initiatives, and supplier optimization roadmaps.
  
  

• Lead complex negotiations for enterprise agreements, cloud contracts, and engineering tool subscriptions.
• Develop negotiation strategies based on TCO, value creation, and competitive benchmarks.
• Secure optimal commercial, technical, and contractual outcomes.
  
  

• Partner closely with R&D, Product, IT, and Finance to understand requirements and build annual demand plans.
• Influence stakeholders to adopt strategic sourcing practices and category governance.
• Act as the internal consultant for software procurement, compliance, and optimization.
  
  

• Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers (e.g., cloud providers, EDA, CAD tools, AI/ML platforms, enterprise software vendors).
• Monitor performance, pricing, contract compliance, SLAs, and roadmap alignment.
• Drive supplier innovation, joint technology reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

• Lead the structuring, drafting, and execution of software agreements.
• Ensure compliance with licensing models, usage rights, data privacy requirements, and audit obligations.
• Collaborate with Legal and Security on contractual risk mitigation.
  
  

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management in software categories - must
• Strong track record of negotiating complex software and cloud agreements.
• BSc/MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or relevant technical experience.
• Excellent stakeholder-management and influencing skills at senior levels.
• Deep knowledge of software licensing models (subscription, perpetual, SaaS, cloud consumption).
• Experience with strategic suppliers (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, AWS, Azure, Atlassian, Autodesk, etc.).
• Analytical, strategic thinker with strong financial and contractual understanding.
  
  

• Experience working in global technology organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes negotiations in parallel.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrix environments.
• Strong communication skills, including executive-level presentation and reporting.
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and service orientation.
• Drive to continuous improvement in cost, delivery, and quality performance.