IT Procurement Manager

About the role

The IT Procurement Manager leads strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management for enterprise technology solutions, including software, SaaS applications, cloud services, cybersecurity solutions, hardware, telecommunications, and professional services. Acting as a strategic business partner to Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, Enterprise Architecture, Digital Transformation, and other business leaders, the role ensures technology investments deliver maximum value and align with organizational objectives. The manager develops category strategies, leads complex sourcing initiatives, negotiates enterprise agreements, and oversees strategic supplier relationships. In addition, the role provides leadership, coaching, and oversight to procurement specialists and category management professionals, driving procurement excellence, supporting digital transformation, identifying continuous‑improvement opportunities, and ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies and governance requirements. This position is part of Trinzic, which is being established as an independent public company following the planned separation of KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for software, cloud services, cybersecurity, telecommunications, hardware, and technology services. Lead supplier evaluations, RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, commercial negotiations, and contract awards. Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and spend assessments to identify cost savings and value‑creation opportunities.
• Supplier & Commercial Management: Manage relationships with strategic technology suppliers and service providers. Lead supplier performance reviews, governance activities, and issue‑resolution efforts. Negotiate enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, and technology services agreements to optimize commercial value and mitigate risk.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Governance: Serve as a trusted procurement advisor to IT leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and business leaders to support technology initiatives and contract execution. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance requirements, audit standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Procurement Operations & Continuous Improvement: Analyze technology spend, supplier performance, and sourcing effectiveness to drive informed decision‑making. Lead procurement transformation efforts, process improvements, and adoption of procurement technologies. Develop reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics to enhance visibility and accountability.
• People Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop procurement professionals and category specialists. Provide oversight for sourcing activities, negotiations, and contract management processes. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, IT procurement, vendor management, contract negotiation, technology category management, or a related procurement function.
• 5+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team‑management experience.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating enterprise software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity solutions, telecommunications, and technology services agreements.
• Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and managing strategic supplier relationships in a corporate IT environment.
• Experience supporting enterprise technology procurement programs and cross‑functional stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.
• Experience supporting global organizations and multi‑business‑unit operating environments.
• Experience leading IT vendor management, Software Asset Management (SAM), Technology Asset Management (ITAM), or Cloud Financial Management (FinOps) programs.
• Knowledge of ERP and procurement platforms such as Deltek, SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, Workday, or similar enterprise systems.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CPSD, CSCP, PMP, ITAM, SAM, FinOps Certified Practitioner, or equivalent credentials.
• Experience negotiating enterprise agreements with major technology providers, including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, Adobe, ServiceNow, Google Cloud, Workday, IBM, and other strategic technology suppliers.