IT Procurement Manager

Are you passionate about IT strategic sourcing? Do you want to work in a senior role with the opportunity to collaborate with senior leadership? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our direct client, a prestigious international travel and tourism, is seeking a Manager for their Global Strategic Sourcing - IT team working with various international teams.

The ideal resource must have a minimum of 5 years of experience and will be responsible for sourcing related activities in connection with procurement of information technology related products and services including SaaS Technologies for various business units.

Please review the job details below and apply today!

Job Title: Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing - IT

Duration: 6 Months (Strong possibility of conversion into full time role)

Location: Remote

Essential Functions:

• Work on a daily basis with internal stakeholders and with technology vendors and with technology professionals from client's IT departments (including various business units.)
• Manage the interests of various business units towards a holistic solution which will benefit the organization as a whole.
• Manage and strategically source a portfolio of products and services in accordance with established client Sourcing processes through the entire lifecycle.
• Develop and issue RFQs/RFIs/RFPs for information technology related goods and services working with Stakeholders.
• Evaluate suppliers and analyze bids as part of RFI/RFP or bid processes based on such criteria as cost, quality etc.
• Partner and collaborate with Senior Management and business units in order to effectively leverage scale, simplify the supplier base, reduce total cost of ownership, improve guest and crew satisfaction and create value in the Global Sourcing area.
• Ensure strong involvement with all key stakeholders to gain intricate knowledge of their needs and leverage points for each area.
• Participate in developing and ensuring business analytics and reporting is established for targeted areas of responsibility.
• Perform project management duties which will include overseeing and ensuring quality delivery of assigned projects; collect, measure, report and communicate progress with key stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain close relationships with senior level business unit management to understand key business strategies, annual goals/objectives and economic challenges/ opportunities.
• Assist Sourcing teams, of each business unit, with strategically planning and procurement needs and executing strategic sourcing plans.
• Utilize best practices and market knowledge to gather and analyze information to anticipate market trends and possible impacts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in sourcing/purchasing for innovation-based and/or complex environments.
• Demonstrated ability to create strategic supplier partnerships that create a competitive advantage for the corporation.
• Expertise in conducting complex analyses and distilling into a clear, concise business allocation.
• Strong facilitation and project management skills.
• Strong ability to interface with stakeholders at all levels including senior executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of Information Technology ecosystems and products.
• Ability to negotiate and optimize commercial terms.
• Strong understanding of best practices with respect to technology related contract terms and conditions.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Mandatory, or Masters or other Advanced Degree preferred. CPM certification or equivalent is preferred.