It Procurement

Strategy Development

Create and implement global/divisional sourcing strategies and portfolio roadmaps for IT Spend Portfolios, including demand shaping, supply-market analysis, and multi-year plans.

Supplier Management

Identify, select, negotiate with, and manage relationships with key suppliers; establish Vendor Management rituals, QBRs, and joint improvement initiatives in partnership with the Vendor Relationship Management Team.

Cost Optimization

Perform cost analysis, TCO/should-cost modeling, benchmarking, and deliver year-over-year savings and value realization (savings, cost avoidance, productivity, rebates, credits).

Risk Management

Assess and mitigate supply base risks (financial, geopolitical, cybersecurity, ESG); drive dual-sourcing, contractual protections, and business continuity plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Operations, Legal, Finance, InfoSec, Architecture/Engineering, and Business Stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with the strategy, objectives, and compliance requirements.

Performance Tracking

Monitor supplier and internal performance in accordance with portfolio KPIs; ensure SLA adherence and continuous improvement.

Portfolio Focus

Leverage enterprise-wide spend to achieve scale efficiencies and synergies across related categories; create category playbooks and standardized toolkits (RFx templates, evaluation criteria, negotiation levers).

Sourcing Execution

Lead end-to-end RFx events, negotiations, and contracting (NDA, MSA, SOW, DPA, CO); ensure terms reflect commercial objectives, risk posture, and service-level commitments.

Governance & Compliance

Maintain contract lifecycle controls; enforce policy, delegated authorities, and approval workflows; support audit readiness and regulatory requirements.

Data & Analytics

Use spend analytics, market intelligence, and scenario modeling to inform strategies; track benefits realization and variance to plan.

Innovation & Sustainability

Advance supplier-enabled innovation, diversity programs, and sustainability goals; pilot new technologies and business models where relevant.

Skills

• Procurement
• Vendor management
• strategic planning
• supplier management
• cost optimized
• risk management
• cross functional support
• performance analysis
• portfolio management
• sourcing strategies
• compliance
• data analysis
• rfx

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, typically demonstrated by 7–10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or category management with portfolio responsibility across indirect and/or direct materials
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, PMP) and experience supporting IT categories (software/SaaS, cloud, hardware, and services) are a plus

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Leawood, KS.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $69.00 - $70.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Leawood, KS.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

About TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.