Strategic Technology Negotiation Manager

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**Location:** Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid or Home-Based)

**Position Summary:**
The Strategic Technology Negotiation Manager will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of best practices, processes, and strategies related to business-led purchasing and procurement activities at Bentley Systems.

This role will focus on empowering our alignment models to effectively manage their buying needs while ensuring alignment with overarching organizational goals, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Strategy & Planning:
+ Work with Director to develop and implement the overall strategy and roadmap for the Business-Led Buying Center of Excellence (CoE), aligning with Bentley’s strategic procurement objectives and broader business goals.
+ Identify opportunities to bring more spend categories under the CoE's management, driving efficiency and cost savings.
+ Process Management & Standardization:
+ Design and implement standardized processes, policies, and guidelines for business-led buying, ensuring consistency and best practices across the organization.
+ Act as the subject matter expert for procurement technologies and systems (e.g., e-sourcing, Procure-to-Pay), overseeing system performance and supporting implementation initiatives.
+ Collaborate with alignment models to understand their specific buying needs and adapt CoE processes to meet those needs while maintaining overall coherence.
+ Training & Development:
+ Develop and deliver training programs and resources to enhance alignment models procurement skills and knowledge, promoting self-sufficiency and best practices.
+ Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
+ Performance Management & Reporting:
+ Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of the CoE's initiatives, demonstrating tangible value and ROI.
+ Provide regular reports and insights to Director on CoE performance and progress.
+ Collaboration:
+ Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and gaining buy-in for CoE initiatives.
+ Work closely with Finance, IT, and other relevant teams to foster collaboration and seamless integration of processes.
+ Risk Management & Compliance:
+ Develop and maintain the sourcing policy and approval matrix, ensuring compliance with internal risk policies and external legal requirements.
+ Identify and mitigate risks associated with business-led buying activities.
+ Leadership & Team Management:
+ Manage and lead a team of CoE resources, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.

**Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent training or experience.
+ At least 5-7 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field, with a focus on strategic sourcing and process improvement.
+ Proven experience in managing cross-functional projects and driving change within an organization.
+ Strong understanding of procurement technologies and systems (e.g., ERP, e-sourcing, P2P).
+ Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Experience in developing and delivering training programs is a plus.

**What We Offer:**

+ A great Team and culture – please see our colleague video.
+ An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start.
+ An attractive salary and benefits package.
+ A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
+ A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world.

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**About Bentley Systems:**

Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more.

Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle.

Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance.

www.bentley.com

**Equal Opportunity Employer:**

Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.

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