Software and Cloud Services Sourcing Expert
  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Weeks
  • Cost Free

Software and Cloud Services Sourcing Expert

Issued by P&G

Earners have demonstrated expertise in developing and executing robust sourcing strategies, ensuring proper governance, and demonstrating the ability to manage relationships both internally and externally. Earners have demonstrated a deep understanding of market trends, negotiation prowess, and a keen ability to source software that meets organizational needs.

  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Weeks
  • Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Earners are P&G employees
  • Suggested Purchases Skill L1 qualification as pre-requisite or similar experience.
  • Accomplish the "Intro to Softare and IT Sourcing" course
  • Know and apply the "IT Negotiation toolkit"
  • Know and apply the "Master/Supplemental Agreements"
  • Know the "Buyer’s Guide to Privacy and InfoSec (Exhibits A, B, and C)"
  • Know IT Asset Management
  • Know Software Decision Tree (1pg)
  • Know new contract approach to Software-as-a-Service
  • Know On-Premise Software - P&G Software License Contract Principles (8pg)
  • Developed & aligned a sourcing strategy OR Process managed a sourcing strategy action plan with demonstrated interventions.
  • Completed two examples of Sourcing Analytics (i.e. Procurement, Supplier, Industry, Cost Benchmark)
  • Partnered with a customer to develop & deliver negotiation plan desired results AND Negotiated at least 1 IT Services Master Level Agreement.
  • Demonstrated successful negotiation and governance capabilities on multiple SoW/SA engagements