Sr. IT Manager, Procurement Transformation

Our Fortune 500 client is seeking a Senior IT Manager for Procurement Transformation to drive enterprise-wide initiatives that modernize procurement processes, optimize operating models, and maximize the value of technology investments. This role bridges strategy and execution, partnering with senior business leaders and IT teams to deliver measurable outcomes including labor cost avoidance, productivity improvements, and scalable growth.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute procurement transformation initiatives aligned with business strategy and IT roadmaps.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency through automation and process redesign.
• Build compelling business cases with clear ROI, labor, and operational impact.
• Act as an advisor to senior leaders, translating business needs into technology-enabled solutions.
• Track, validate, and communicate benefits realization.
• Present progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with technology and vendor partners.
• Facilitate and participate in workshops to identify opportunities and prioritize initiatives.
• Ensure delivery excellence across schedule, cost, risk, and quality.

What Success Looks Like

• A prioritized pipeline of high-value transformation use cases across procurement and adjacent domains.
• A clear, rolling 12–18 month transformation roadmap.
• 90% on-time delivery with strong cost and quality performance.
• A high-performing, engaged team with clear development paths.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, business transformation, or related fields.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Strong experience partnering with IT delivery teams.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

• Management skills
• IT Transformation
• Automation
• GEP Smart, Ariba, Coupa
• SAP, AI

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Procurement experience (e.g., source to pay, centralized procurement, enterprise procurement functions).
• Experience with procurement solutions such as GEP Smart, Ariba, or Coupa.
• SAP and AI experience a plus.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Strong retirement plan.

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position based in Lenexa, KS.