Software Buyer

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Buyer to join our Finance Procurement team
, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office!

Global Procurement is responsible for managing the firm's procurement and supply chain activities, working across all major spend categories within a leading global law firm. The department's core mission is to maximize value from our $500m+ third party spend, manage supply chain risks, and ensure our supply chain is supportive of the firm's broader strategic and market innovation priorities.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Software Buyer to join our growing Belfast Procurement team. This role will support the IT Procurement Lead and IT Procurement Managers in day-to-day Procurement activities, working within procurement systems, and ensuring procurement compliance.

• Track and monitor upcoming software renewals based on Procurement systems and, where relevant, SAM records
• Validate whether renewals are required with the relevant business stakeholder(s) and for what duration e.g. short-term or longer-term
• Validate license volumes/metrics with the SAM team to ensure renewals are optimally sized
• Lead on software contract renewals and, where relevant, new software purchases
• Request and review supplier quotations/proposals, performing cost analysis including prior price paid
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers, with support (as needed) from IT Procurement Lead and Managers
• Assess different supplier licence models and levels of support to negotiate optimal deals
• Support the IT Procurement Lead & Managers in the execution of sourcing strategies and procurement plans
• Ensure sourcing activity complies with internal policies and external regulations
• Raise purchase orders and help expedite approvals as needed
• Share any relevant order/entitlement documentation with the SAM team to ensure accurate record-keeping
• Contribute to developing a software reseller strategy, improving relationships with resellers for improved service and greater efficiencies

• Experience in buying software
• Understanding of procurement sourcing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively based on priorities and deadlines
• Ability to clearly communicate with stakeholders at all levels across the firm
• Aptitude for detail when reviewing and validating documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and an understanding of procurement systems (e.g. Coupa, SAP, Oracle) is desirable
• CIPS qualified (or working towards) is desirable but not essential. The role holder may be offered support if they wished to work towards gaining CIPS

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

If this role is not of interest we may have another suitable opportunity here for you at A&O Shearman! Visit our careers portal at A&O Shearman Careers and submit your CV to our Talent Network to be notified when the perfect opportunity becomes available.