The Technology and Indirect Procurement Manager develops and executes strategic sourcing initiatives across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories, including professional services, contingent labor, corporate services, facilities, marketing, software and SaaS, telecommunications customer premise equipment (CPE), network engineering equipment, and technology services. This role partners closely with Finance, Legal, Technology, Operations, Human Resources, and other business stakeholders to optimize spend, strengthen supplier performance, mitigate risk, and enhance procurement governance.
Duties / Responsibilities: - Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect spend, including professional services, contingent labor, corporate services, facilities, marketing, technology, and other business needs.
- Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, service, quality, innovation, supplier performance, business continuity, and risk.
- Plan, lead, and execute competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, from requirements gathering through supplier evaluation, negotiation, recommendation, and contract award.
- Review and negotiate Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Software and SaaS Agreements, Amendments, purchase terms, and other commercial contracts in partnership with Legal and business stakeholders.
- Build trusted relationships across Finance, Legal, Technology, Operations, Warehouse and other functions to understand priorities and translate business needs into effective procurement strategies.
- Identify cost savings, cost avoidance, demand management, process improvement, value creation, supplier consolidation, and working-capital opportunities.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing models, financial stability, risk, diversity, sustainability, and performance while developing productive strategic supplier relationships.
- Support procurement governance, contract lifecycle management, supplier performance management, procurement operations, spend analytics, and policy compliance.
- Partner with Finance and business stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, business cases, total cost of ownership analyses, and benefits tracking.
- Use procurement technology and ERP systems to improve workflow efficiency, controls, data quality, reporting, and decision-making.
- Work through ambiguity, resolve issues proactively, and continuously improve procurement processes and the stakeholder experience.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Five or more years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or related experience. Candidates with broader indirect procurement expertise or deeper technology procurement experience will be considered.
- Hands-on sourcing experience across multiple indirect categories. Experience with technology categories such as software, SaaS, telecommunications CPE, network engineering equipment, IT professional services, or managed services is highly valued.
- Proven experience planning and leading complex RFPs and other competitive sourcing events from intake through award.
- Strong contract review, commercial negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship management capabilities.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP or another enterprise procurement/ERP platform is a plus.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, PMP, or an equivalent credential are advantageous.
BENEFITS:We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans
- 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Hotwire Service Discounts - for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks
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