IT Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversight of sourcing, negotiation, and management of technology goods and services that support the company’s operations.
• Development and execution of procurement strategies for IT hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, and telecommunications aligned with enterprise technology objectives.
• Partnering with IT, Finance, Compliance, and Legal to ensure vendor contracts meet security, data privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Negotiation of vendor agreements, renewals, and service-level commitments to achieve optimal value and mitigate risk.
• Management of relationships with IT vendors, including software providers, managed service providers, and cloud partners.
• Implementation of structured vendor performance management, including KPI tracking, quarterly business reviews, and risk assessments.
• Support of IT budget planning through cost analysis, forecasting, and total cost of ownership (TCO) tracking.
• Ensuring compliance with internal procurement policies and audit requirements.
• Identification of opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and contract standardization.
• Maintaining up-to-date understanding of emerging insurance technology trends and market benchmarks.
• Leading or mentoring procurement analysts supporting IT sourcing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain Management or related field and equivalent experience may be considered.
• Seven or more years of Procurement Management experience required.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, cybersecurity frameworks, and IT infrastructure.
• General knowledge of insurance company operations required.
• Certifications (Preferred): Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Technology Procurement Executive (CTPE), Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certifications may be considered.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position working both remotely from the state of Michigan and from the Farm Bureau Home Office located in Lansing, Michigan.

Benefits

Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.