Associate VP, IT Procurement & Supplier Management

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

About the role

For our client, we are seeking an Associate VP, IT Procurement & Supplier Management to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space. This role will serve as a senior procurement leader supporting technology stakeholders with commercial strategy, supplier management, and high-impact negotiations. The position will partner closely with executive leadership to align technology needs with sourcing decisions, improve procurement efficiency, and strengthen the value delivered from major technology investments. It will also shape multi-year category plans and guide a high-performing team focused on strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior procurement advisor to the Technology Leadership Team
• Translate technology strategies into integrated commercial strategies
• Engage early in planning to shape demand and clarify costs
• Identify and remove bottlenecks in the procurement process
• Develop multi-year category strategies based on market intelligence
• Lead negotiations for complex, high-value technology contracts
• Build a high-performance team focused on strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or related roles
• Significant leadership experience in complex technology spend
• 7+ years of people leadership experience
• Deep expertise in technology domains such as SaaS, cloud, and consulting
• Proven success in high-value negotiations, ideally over $1 billion in spend
• Ability to influence CIO-level executives
• Strong command of various commercial models and total cost evaluations

Benefits

• Work from home flexibility
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to advanced technology tools
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Participation in a bonus incentive plan

Pay

Compensation: $184,800 – $254,100 annually