Director, IT Procurement & Vendor Strategy

About the role

Owns global category strategy and sourcing execution for IT-related spend. This role partners closely with IT leadership, Finance, and Procurement Operations to drive value through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and disciplined category management while ensuring alignment with global procurement policies and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global IT category strategies aligned to business and financial objectives
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, RFPs, negotiations, and supplier selection for IT spend
• Partner with IT, Finance, and Procurement Business Partners to forecast demand and manage category pipelines
• Support contract negotiations and vendor lifecycle activities in coordination with Procurement Operations and Legal
• Track category performance, savings, and supplier outcomes
• Ensure sourcing and contracting activities align with global procurement standards, approvals, and documentation requirements
• Maintain audit-ready records supporting sourcing decisions and supplier selections

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management, with IT spend exposure
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills
• Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization
• Financial acumen and comfort partnering with senior business and technology leaders

Must be 18 years of age or older and have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which require post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disclosure.

This position requires the physical capabilities to work in an office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The role may require the ability to lift up to 15 pounds and is required to work onsite 4 days per week.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Four generously subsidized Medical Plan options
• Employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter and Transit FSA
• Corporate Discount Program (Perkspot)
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Volunteer days for community giving