Sourcing/Commodity Mgr at NetApp

Job Summary

As a Sourcing & Contracting Specialist , you will lead end-to-end indirect sourcing and contracting engagements (with emphasis on Technology and Software) for assigned categories and business units. You will run RFx events, negotiate and execute agreements (MSA/MSaaS/SaaS, SOWs, amendments), drive approvals and signature workflows, and ensure contracts align to Net App standards and governing master agreements. You will partner closely with business stakeholders, Category Managers, Legal, Finance, Risk/TPRM, and Info Sec/Privacy stakeholders to deliver compliant, timely, and value-optimized outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Own and manage a portfolio of software engagements end-to-end (software POCs, net-new initiatives, expansions, and renewals) — from intake to decision and execution.

• Lead governance readiness for technology initiatives: coordinate EARB/SRB requirements, ensure Info Sec/Privacy inputs are incorporated, and secure approvals before signature or production use.

• Drive strategic software renewals using a value and footprint lens: early renewal planning, co-terming, consolidation, and rationalization opportunities aligned to enterprise demand.

• Perform market research and competitive/alternative analysis (solutions, pricing models, benchmarks) to inform sourcing strategy and strengthen negotiation leverage.

• Connect the dots across stakeholders and initiatives: understand the technology footprint, dependencies, and roadmap implications; bring a “big picture” perspective to trade-offs and decisions.

• Proactively identify contract, security, and operational risks; propose practical mitigations and escalate when risk posture or timelines are threatened.

• Demonstrate strong business acumen: translate technical and commercial inputs into clear options, recommendations, and decision-ready summaries.

Essential Functions

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects: intake, requirements definition, market/supplier engagement, RFx creation and execution (RFI/RFP/RFQ), evaluation, award recommendation, and award communication.

• Own contracting execution: draft, redline, negotiate, and finalize supplier and Net App templates including MSAs, SaaS/MSaaS agreements, SOWs, amendments, and global preferred supplier agreements.

• Manage software POCs and net-new technology projects: align stakeholders on scope, success criteria, commercial model, and approval needs; ensure procurement and governance steps are completed before scaling.

• Execute strategic software renewals: build renewal strategy (including early renewal, co-terming, and consolidation opportunities), validate requirements/usage with stakeholders, and close negotiations.

• Apply a technology footprint lens: assess overlap and consolidation opportunities across tools/vendors and recommend options that improve leverage and reduce fragmentation.

• Perform market research to support sourcing decisions: identify alternatives, understand market direction, and develop negotiation hypotheses grounded in commercial and technical context.

• Identify and mitigate contract risks: validate agreement hierarchy, key commercial/legal constructs, and operational controls; propose mitigations and escalate non-standard risks appropriately.

• Manage approvals & signature process end-to-end: coordinate business/finance approvals, routing, and e-signature readiness; track status and unblock delays.

• Provide proactive stakeholder communication: project plans, timelines, risks, and clear next steps; facilitate meetings and document outcomes.

• Maintain high-quality procurement data: update sourcing/contract records, supplier relationship management entries, and reporting metrics; ensure document control and audit readiness.

Key Interfaces

• Business Stakeholders / Requestors (Technology, Security, Engineering, Operations)

• Category Managers and Business Sourcing Partners

• Legal (Contracting Counsel) and SME reviewers (Info Sec/Privacy as applicable)

• Finance / Budget Controllers

• Risk/TPRM and Supplier Enablement

• Suppliers / VARs and supplier contract teams

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 10+ years in procurement/sourcing/contracting with strong depth in contracting; at least 5+ years focused on software/SaaS contract negotiation and execution.

• Strong understanding of subscription commercials, software licensing constructs, and common contract risk areas; ability to translate risks into practical mitigations.

• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, connect commercial and technical context, and drive decision-making without authority.

At Net App, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Net App is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You'll Thrive at Net App

At Net App, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

Net App is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.