IT Procurement Manager

LHH is looking for an IT Procurement Manager to aid a client of ours in the Computer Hardware Manufacturing space. This is a full time position where you will build and manage relationships with internal clients and external vendors who support our client's global IT requirements. Success in this position will require strong working knowledge of procurement principles, excellent negotiating skills and an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT Vendor Contracts via a suitable contract management tool and repository to analyze and incorporate vendor market trends and inform negotiations.
• Managing IT Vendor change process by informing IT vendors of administrative processes, onboarding vendors, establishing formal transition processes, and developing the creation of an exit strategy
• Review vendor proposals before final negotiations, and provide negotiation suggestions that will help drive the creation and capturing of data to drive metrics and analysis
• Help engage IT stakeholders annually to develop subcategory sourcing plans, gather and communicate market intelligence, and capture all internal data to drive strategy
• Establish IT Vendor governance by building process and role authority to inform policy and drive consistent implementation and enforcement of processes
• Manage IT SPVM Business Partner Needs through proactive engagement with stakeholders and communicate regularly with the business on their needs
• Manage IT Vendor risk by defining process and workflows for IT vendor risk management through categorization of said risk (operational, financial, data, etc.)
• Manage IT Vendor performance by tracking performance and commitments for major IT contracts
• Manage vendor spend data by helping to track IT spend at the subcategory level (HW / SW), and help analyze and report on the IT spend Data to help implement automated methods of tracking IT vendor spend data

Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years experience strategically sourcing IT hardware, software and professional services
• Knowledge of Value-Added Reseller (VAR) and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) marketplaces
• Proven experience in an enterprise environment with demonstrated ability for complex commercial and contractual negotiations, competitive market analysis, and ongoing supplier performance management/scorecards
• Strong contractual knowledge and negotiation skills- Understanding of and experience in contract law and applicable legislation
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact in a cross-functional environment with all levels of executive management
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end RFx process
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Sound like a fit? Apply today!