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The Manager of Procurement focused on Information Technology (IT) is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and category management across approximately ~$110 million in IT spend, including software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT services. This role partners with IT leadership, Finance, and Legal to deliver commercial value and lead complex enterprise contract negotiations. In addition, the Manager will be tasked with acting as a change agent, advancing procurement capabilities and driving category management and strategic sourcing from a company-wide perspective. The role is expected to improve procurement procedures & processes. The successful candidate will possess tremendous people skills & the ability to interface at all levels of the company.
Job Responsibility
Own and manage IT procurement portfolio (software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, IT services) & align to company cost, quality, delivery & service requirements
Develop IT sourcing strategies aligned with technology roadmaps
Lead Sourcing Events (RFPs, supplier evaluation, selection)
Collaborating with CIO organization and internal stakeholders to improve procurement IT strategies
Lead negotiations for software licensing, SaaS, and cloud agreements
Optimize SaaS spend, license usage, and cloud costs (FinOps)
Implement supplier risk and performance management frameworks
Efficient communication of strategies, priorities, goals, challenges & results to executives + stakeholders
Consulting with Legal to enable negotiation of contracts in an efficient & effective manner
Contributing procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual planning cycle
Requirements
Bachelor's degree is required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement with direct IT sourcing experience
Experience negotiating software, SaaS, cloud, and IT service contracts preferred
Experience with IT organizations and digital initiatives
Knowledge of licensing models and cloud pricing
Demonstrated management capabilities, especially related to assigned categories, driving performance, leading change efforts & producing sustainable results
Experience in transformation & continuous improvement of procurement
Knowledge of SAP ERP & related systems including, but not limited to SAP Ariba & SAP Concur
Possess the ability & knowledge to negotiate, manage & enforce procurement agreements
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills
Ability to collaborate productively with cross-functional, cross-geographical teams
Capability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressure
Natural influencer & persuasive at all levels of the business
Experience in the Food Manufacturing Industry a plus
Nice to have
Experience in the Food Manufacturing Industry a plus
What we offer
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services