Senior Software Procurement Manager

About Geotab

Geotab® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, certified as a Great Place to Work™. They provide web-based analytics, connect commercial vehicles to the internet, and help businesses optimize fleet management, driver safety, and sustainability.

Through the Geotab Marketplace®, the company offers hundreds of third-party solutions to automate operations and integrate vehicle data with other business systems. Processing billions of data points daily, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, reduce fuel consumption, and ensure compliance with regulatory changes.

Geotab emphasizes a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work culture, with opportunities for innovation, career growth, and employee well-being.

Role Overview

The Senior Software Procurement Manager will lead the procurement of software assets, negotiate high-value contracts, and maintain Geotab’s software inventory. This role focuses on optimizing software spend, ensuring compliance, and managing vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead software license and service procurement following Geotab’s Software Procurement Policy

• Negotiate complex, high-value enterprise agreements (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce)

• Maintain audit-ready software inventory and manage lifecycle compliance

• Implement vendor consolidation and SaaS portfolio rationalization

• Create and maintain workflows, documentation, and training for procurement best practices

• Act as SME for leadership on software market trends, vendor strategies, and digital transformation impact

• Mentor junior procurement specialists and guide on contract negotiations, license modeling, and vendor management

• Explore and implement AI-powered solutions for procurement efficiency

Qualifications & Experience

• 10–12 years in software procurement, managing contracts over $1M

• Experience maintaining software libraries including SLAs and warranties

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Commerce, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Understanding of licensing structures: per-user, per-core, consumption-based, perpetual vs subscription

• Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Capex vs Opex, and software asset depreciation

• Familiarity with industry standards (ISO/IEC 19770) and vendor audit processes

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

• Certifications like NISCL-CIPS or ISM are a plus

Why Work at Geotab?

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements and fully remote options

• Home office reimbursement program

• Baby bonus & parental leave top-up

• Online learning and networking opportunities

• Electric vehicle purchase incentive program

• Competitive medical, dental, and retirement benefits

Geotab is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, providing accommodations during recruitment and employment.

Experience Required Summary

• 10–12 years of software procurement or IT asset management experience

• Proven track record managing enterprise-level software contracts

• Expertise in vendor negotiation, compliance, and software lifecycle management