IT Procurement Manager# 37482444
Start Date: 08/03/2026
Est. End Date: 02/05/2027
6 Months contract role
Duties:
Indirect Procurement - IT Sourcing Manager
Onsite- 5 days/week - Overland Park, KS
Contract Only
The Indirect Procurement IT Portfolio Sourcing Manager is a strategic procurement leader who manages a portfolio of related spend categories. This role develops and executes multi‑year category strategies that secure best value, quality, and service delivers measurable cost optimization, reduces risk, and aligns sourcing outcomes to business goals. The IT Portfolio Sourcing Manager acts as the bridge between suppliers and internal teams, driving efficiency and innovation across assigned commodity groups through analysis, negotiation, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Strategy Development
Create and implement global/divisional sourcing strategies and portfolio roadmaps for IT Spend Portfolios, including demand shaping, supply‑market analysis, and multi‑year plans.
Supplier Management
Identify, select, negotiate with, and manage relationships with key suppliers; establish Vendor Management rituals, QBRs, and joint improvement initiatives in partnership with the Vendor Relationship Management Team.
Cost Optimization
Perform cost analysis, TCO/should‑cost modeling, benchmarking, and deliver year‑over‑year savings and value realization (savings, cost avoidance, productivity, rebates, credits).
Risk Management
Assess and mitigate supply base risks (financial, geopolitical, cybersecurity, ESG); drive dual‑sourcing, contractual protections, and business continuity plans.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Operations, Legal, Finance, InfoSec, Architecture/Engineering, and Business Stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with the strategy, objectives, and compliance requirements.
Performance Tracking
Monitor supplier and internal performance in accordance with portfolio KPIs; ensure SLA adherence and continuous improvement.
Portfolio Focus
Leverage enterprise‑wide spend to achieve scale efficiencies and synergies across related categories; create category playbooks and standardized toolkits (RFx templates, evaluation criteria, negotiation levers).
Sourcing Execution
Lead end‑to‑end RFx events, negotiations, and contracting (NDA, MSA, SOW, DPA, CO); ensure terms reflect commercial objectives, risk posture, and service‑level commitments.
Governance & Compliance
Maintain contract lifecycle controls; enforce policy, delegated authorities, and approval workflows; support audit readiness and regulatory requirements.
Data & Analytics
Use spend analytics, market intelligence, and scenario modeling to inform strategies; track benefits realization and variance to plan.
Innovation & Sustainability
Advance supplier‑enabled innovation, diversity programs, and sustainability goals; pilot new technologies and business models where relevant.
Skills:
- Demonstrated expertise in RFx management, complex contract negotiation, TCO analysis, and supplier performance management.
- Proficiency with eSourcing, contract lifecycle, and P2P platforms; strong Excel/analytics and financial acumen.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and change leadership skills; ability to influence at multiple levels.
- Risk management mindset with experience implementing mitigation strategies across a supply base.
- Industry experince is a plus but not require
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
- Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, typically demonstrated by 7–10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or category management with portfolio responsibility across indirect and/or direct materials.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, PMP) and experience supporting IT categories (software/SaaS, cloud, hardware, and services) are a plus.
