TITLE: Commodity Manager, Indirect IT, Software & Telecom
GRADE: 12
POSITION SUMMARY
At NCR Atleos , we are transforming the way the world connects commerce and technology. As an IT Commodity Manager, you will lead sourcing strategy, commercial negotiations, and supplier management across software (SaaS, on-prem, cloud), IT infrastructure, and global telecom services. This high impact individual contributor role requires strong supplier engagement, advanced negotiation skills, hands-on vendor management, and cross functional collaboration with IT, legal, finance, and engineering across global time zones. You will drive cost optimization, contract compliance, and support strategic procurement initiatives in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies across enterprise software, IT infrastructure, and global telecom services.
- Lead full lifecycle supplier engagement: RFx execution, pricing negotiations, supplier evaluation, and contract management (MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, Order Forms)
- Independently manages the workflow for the commodity manager s primary duties: strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and compliance/governance
- Drive software license renewals, compliance reviews, supplier rationalization, and audit readiness programs.
- Analyze supplier cost structures, pricing benchmarks, and KPIs to support negotiations and business decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across geographies to align requirements, resolve issues, and deliver sourcing outcomes.
- Maintain supplier records, contract databases, and procurement dashboards for visibility and reporting.
- Support sourcing process improvements and ensure adherence to procurement governance and ethical standards.
- Manage day-to-day operational activities with suppliers, including issue resolution, service levels, payment tracking, and inventory coordination.
- Assist in tactical pricing discussions and support contract negotiations under the guidance of senior team members.
- Review commercial terms of agreements and collaborate with the senior commodity manager and legal team before addressing redlines.
- Maintain vendor planning documents and savings tracking in tools such as QuickBase or equivalent.
- Stay updated on emerging trends including GenAI-enabled enterprise platforms and evolving commercial models.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor s degree from a recognized Indian university in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or IT.
- At least seven years of progressive commodity/supply chain management experience; four years of direct experience in IT category sourcing, procurement, or vendor management.
- Deep understanding of IT and software business and procurement concepts, including software licensing, cloud architecture, IT labor SOWs, and software-as-a-service.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills; including a working understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation.
- Understanding of the legalities of ethical purchasing behaviors and the ability to work with legal on assuring those aspects
- Ability to indirectly influence and lead cross-organization teams.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving / troubleshooting , communications, presentation, and problem-solving / trouble-shooting skills
- Effective time/resource management and project management skills/capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Proven ability to work across global time zones and effectively support supplier and stakeholder relationships in multiple regions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBA, MMS, or PGDM in Supply Chain, Business, Law, or an IT-related discipline (preferred, not required)
- Five years of experience with enterprise-level software and telecom vendor contracts
- Exposure to data center sourcing, IT asset lifecycle, and telecom carrier management
- Strong financial modeling, ROI analysis and TCO modeling skills
- Demonstrated success in delivering value, improving supplier performance, and ensuring contract compliance.
LEADERSHIP & COLLOBORATION SKILLS:
- Executive-level written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders without direct authority.
- Skilled in contract negotiation, issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Self-starter with strong organizational and time management abilities.