Gartner Expert

Jo Liversidge

VP Analyst

Jo Liversidge joined Gartner in 2015 and is an Analyst focusing on SaaS and software procurement. She works in the Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor Management team.

Ms. Liversidge provides expertise to clients in the areas of:

- SaaS contracting, negotiation, pricing models/metrics, and trends such as GenAI licensing, consumption-based pricing and composability.

- Software licensing, pricing and contract negotiation strategies for Salesforce.

- Oracle SaaS contracts.

Previous experience

Prior to joining Gartner, Ms. Liversidge worked in IT procurement within the telecommunications sector, holding a variety of roles including category manager, senior procurement manager and category director, primarily covering software and related services. She also has experience directing data center service procurement and MVNO projects, managing geographically dispersed teams.

Professional background

Colt Technology Services, Director, Procurement and Supply, 8 years

O2, U.K., Senior Procurement Manager, 9 years

Areas of coverage
  • IT Contracts Negotiations

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Salesforce contract review and negotiation assistance

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Salesforce pricing review

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SaaS contract terms and conditions