The IT Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the procurement, vendor management, contract administration, and lifecycle management of technology-related products and services. This role partners closely with Information Technology, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure the organization acquires high-quality technology solutions in a cost-effective, compliant, and strategic manner. The IT Procurement Manager will oversee vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, manage software licensing, and support technology initiatives that advance organizational objectives.
Position is on site.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:- Develops sourcing strategies, negotiates favorable commercial terms, manages technology supplier relationships, and ensures compliance with procurement policies while maximizing value and minimizing risk.
- Partners with IT leadership to understand business and technology roadmaps and proactively plan sourcing activities.
- Leads procurement activities for IT hardware, software, SaaS solutions, cloud services, telecommunications, and technology-related professional services.
- Works with information technology and vendors to evaluate and develop procurement strategies to help maximize efficiency, improve service, and minimize cost.
- Identifies cost optimization opportunities related to software licensing, hardware procurement, maintenance agreements, and cloud consumption through market research, benchmarking, supplier evaluations, etc.
- Monitors, reviews, and analyzes bids and quotes from suppliers.
- Manages relationships with strategic software vendors and service providers.
- Conducts annual vendor performance reviews.
- Partners with procurement leadership and finance to analyze spending patterns and develop strategies to improve vendor consolidation and purchasing efficiency.
- Leads negotiations for technology contracts, including pricing, licensing, service level agreements (SLAs), support terms, renewals, data security provisions, and contract risk mitigation.
- Collaborates with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and IT stakeholders to review and finalize contractual agreements.
- Monitors contract expiration dates and renewal opportunities to maximize leverage and avoid unnecessary expenditures.
- Assists the IT team in evaluating licensing models and enterprise agreements.
- Supports IT asset management and licensing compliance activities as needed.
- Ensures procurement practices align with asset management lifecycle requirements.
- Ensures compliance with organizational procurement policies and procedures.
- Maintains documentation supporting procurement decisions and contract approvals.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:- Strong understanding of IT hardware, software, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity, and telecommunications procurement.
- Knowledge of software licensing models and enterprise agreements.
- Ability to negotiate complex purchases and contractual agreements.
- Understanding of vendor risk management and contract governance principles.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, including the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across organizational functions.
- Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with procurement systems, ERP platforms, and contract management tools.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Minimum 7 years of procurement, sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, or related experience required.
- Minimum 5 years managing technology procurement, software licensing, or IT vendor relationships required.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating complex technology contracts and enterprise agreements required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Master's degree in business administration (MBA), supply chain management, or related field preferred.
- Experience negotiating agreements with major technology providers such as Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Cisco, Dell, AWS, Google, or similar organizations preferred.
- Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
- Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:- Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.
