IT Procurement Manager

About the role

We're looking for an IT Procurement Manager to develop systems and process roadmaps to optimize performance of sourcing and procurement activities. The role includes collaboration with the global procurement team to execute category strategies and drive impactful outcomes, with a focus on high-value, complex contracts across the Americas and globally.

Responsibilities

The IT Procurement Manager will be responsible for strategic sourcing of IT services and software, managing large projects or processes with limited oversight, coaching and reviewing work, and delegating tasks to lower-level professionals. The role requires analyzing complex IT procurement scenarios, negotiating high-value contracts, and managing vendor relationships.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience negotiating with IT suppliers, especially software suppliers
• Proven track record negotiating large, complex, high-dollar IT software contracts with significant cost savings and risk mitigation
• Experience managing relationships and contracts with hyperscalers and major software, hardware, and cyber providers
• Strong understanding of procurement law, with the ability to negotiate supply agreements and licensing agreements
• Demonstrated ability to lead sourcing initiatives and influence IT executives and senior IT leaders to adopt Procurement best practices
• Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and AI tools

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree is required, and certifications in procurement (e.g., ISM), legal, or commercial negotiations are a plus.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and market insight, with the ability to analyze complex IT procurement scenarios
• Negotiation expertise, with proven success negotiating high-value, complex IT contracts
• Contract management expertise, with experience drafting, negotiating, and managing IT contracts
• Analytical acumen, with the ability to evaluate financial implications and total cost of ownership (TCO) of IT solutions
• Vendor relationship management, with experience fostering long-term partnerships with strategic IT vendors
• Communication and emotional intelligence, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Technology fluency, with familiarity with IT systems, cloud platforms, on-prem environments, cybersecurity, and enterprise software

Benefits

We offer industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing, including flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent).