IT Procurement Manager

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing, from requirements gathering and supplier evaluation through negotiation and contract execution.
• Develop sourcing strategies using competitive RFx processes, eRFx tools, and e-Auctions.
• Analyze spend, contracts, budgets, and market trends to identify savings and value opportunities.
• Develop sourcing pipelines with stakeholders and Category Leads; create category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Negotiate complex supplier agreements and manage contract execution across multiple geographies.
• Drive supplier performance and procurement compliance; support systems and operational strategies to improve efficiency.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Information Security on contract drafting, risk mitigation, and negotiations.
• Resolve complex procurement issues and provide strategic guidance to stakeholders.
• Develop business cases, contract summaries, and RFx documentation.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and fluent written and verbal English.
• 5+ years in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, or Program Management.
• Strong experience with end-to-end sourcing engagements and supplier negotiations; expertise in IT procurement and technology spend.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts valued at $1M+ across multiple geographies.
• Strong understanding of sourcing methodologies, procurement processes, and contract management.
• Ability to analyze spend patterns, contracts, supplier performance, and market trends.
• Excellent stakeholder management, relationship-building, cross-functional collaboration, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with Source-to-Pay platforms such as Ariba and/or Fieldglass.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience developing Total Cost of Ownership and Total Value Optimization models.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Advanced sourcing strategy, deal architecture, and negotiation expertise.
• Experience in global or multi-regional procurement, market intelligence, executive stakeholder relationships, or procurement transformation and process improvement.

Work arrangement

• Flexible hybrid working environment, with 2–3 office days per week depending on the role.
• Work-from-anywhere flexibility for up to 8 weeks per year.

Benefits and culture

• Benefits include flexible vacation, company-wide Mental Health Days, Headspace access, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, incentive programs, and wellbeing resources.
• The employer describes a culture of inclusion, belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, continuous learning, and skills development.