Senior Manager, Technology Procurement & Licensing

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for delivering procurement and vendor management activities on time and within budget
• Translate organizational and technology priorities into clear team strategies and execution plans
• Manage vendor spend, budgets, and financial processes, ensuring alignment with forecast and cost optimization goals
• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing, contract management, vendor performance, and asset management processes
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, including security, legal, and financial requirements in all vendor engagements
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to shape sourcing strategies, renewal planning, contract timelines, and vendor performance expectations
• Lead and support sourcing events (RFP/RFI/RFQ), including supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, and negotiation planning
• Oversee key components of the contract lifecycle, including intake, review, routing, renewals, and documentation management
• Manage purchase order creation, invoice processing, and issue resolution in partnership with Finance
• Maintain vendor performance scorecards, dashboards, and reporting to drive accountability and continuous improvement
• Hire, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology, procurement, vendor management, or related functions with strong delivery results
• 3+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or influencing team members
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, vendor spend, and cost optimization initiatives
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across technical and business audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and drive measurable outcomes
• Proven leadership capability, including coaching, team development, and performance management
• Ability to translate business needs into sourcing strategies, vendor models, and financial decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Certifications in procurement, contract management, vendor management, or project management
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale technology or digital transformation programs
• Experience operating in large, complex organizations (retail or similarly scaled environments preferred)