IT Procurement Lead
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$120K - $160K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
IT Procurement Lead
Salas O'Brien
• Define, execute, and continuously mature the enterprise IT procurement strategy. • Establish and maintain procurement policies, standards, approval frameworks, and controls for all IT-related purchases. • Serve as the executive owner of strategic IT vendor relationships. • Lead complex commercial negotiations covering pricing models and licensing terms. • Provide senior oversight of enterprise software licensing. • Act as the procurement subject-matter expert for M&A activities. • Function as the lead-with-influence owner of the IT procurement team, mentoring specialists.
Job Requirements
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience in IT procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or technology finance.
- Demonstrated experience owning enterprise-level vendor relationships and complex commercial negotiations.
- Strong background in software licensing models and contract governance.
- Experience supporting or leading procurement activities during mergers and acquisitions strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field (equivalent experience accepted).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
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