10+ years in technology, procurement, or vendor management with strong results
3+ years of leadership experience with teams
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related field
Strong financial acumen with budget management experience
Effective communication and negotiation skills for diverse audiences
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional initiatives
Proven capability in coaching and performance management
Ability to align business needs with sourcing and financial strategies
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team for timely and budget-compliant procurement and vendor management
Translate technology and organizational goals into actionable team strategies
Manage vendor budgets and financial processes for cost optimization
Drive continuous improvement in sourcing and vendor management processes
Ensure compliance with corporate policies in vendor engagements
Shape sourcing strategies and vendor performance expectations with cross-functional leaders
Oversee contract lifecycle including intake, review, and renewals
Benefits
Flexible/hybrid work schedule with 3 in-office and 2 remote days
Core office location in Salisbury, NC
Collaboration with cross-functional leaders for strategic initiatives
Strong emphasis on employee development and mentoring
Opportunity to impact cost optimization and operational efficiency across the technology portfolio
Full Job Description
Primary Purpose
Lead critical workstreams within Technology Procurement & Licensing, including sourcing execution, contract lifecycle management, vendor performance, financial operations, and software asset management. Partner closely with Legal, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, and Technology teams to deliver cost optimization, operational efficiency, and risk reduction across the technology portfolio.
Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office location for this role is Salisbury, NC.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team responsible for delivering procurement and vendor management activities on time and within budget
Translate organizational and technology priorities into clear team strategies and execution plans
Manage vendor spend, budgets, and financial processes, ensuring alignment with forecast and cost optimization goals
Drive continuous improvement across sourcing, contract management, vendor performance, and asset management processes
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, including security, legal, and financial requirements in all vendor engagements
Partner with cross-functional leaders to shape sourcing strategies, renewal planning, contract timelines, and vendor performance expectations
Lead and support sourcing events (RFP/RFI/RFQ), including supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, and negotiation planning
Oversee key components of the contract lifecycle, including intake, review, routing, renewals, and documentation management
Manage purchase order creation, invoice processing, and issue resolution in partnership with Finance
Maintain vendor performance scorecards, dashboards, and reporting to drive accountability and continuous improvement
Support IT Asset and Software Asset Management (ITAM/SAM), including compliance, optimization, and audit readiness
Hire, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive experience in technology, procurement, vendor management, or related functions with strong delivery results
3+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or influencing team members
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, vendor spend, and cost optimization initiatives
Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across technical and business audiences
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and drive measurable outcomes
Proven leadership capability, including coaching, team development, and performance management
Ability to translate business needs into sourcing strategies, vendor models, and financial decisions
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field
Certifications in procurement, contract management, vendor management, or project management
Experience supporting enterprise-scale technology or digital transformation programs
Experience operating in large, complex organizations (retail or similarly scaled environments preferred)
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NC Salary Range:$139,120 - $208,680
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
