It Procurement

TEKsystems•Overland Park, KS

1d•$69 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Procurement
Vendor management
strategic planning
supplier management
cost optimized
risk management
cross functional support
performance analysis
portfolio management
sourcing strategies
compliance
data analysis
rfx
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.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, PMP)
experience supporting IT categories (software/SaaS, cloud, hardware, and services)

Responsibilities

Create and implement global/divisional sourcing strategies and portfolio roadmaps for IT Spend Portfolios, including demand shaping, supply‑market analysis, and multi‑year plans.
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.
Perform cost analysis, TCO/should‑cost modeling, benchmarking, and deliver year‑over‑year savings and value realization (savings, cost avoidance, productivity, rebates, credits).
Assess and mitigate supply base risks (financial, geopolitical, cybersecurity, ESG); drive dual‑sourcing, contractual protections, and business continuity plans.
Partner with Operations, Legal, Finance, InfoSec, Architecture/Engineering, and Business Stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with the strategy, objectives, and compliance requirements.
Monitor supplier and internal performance in accordance with portfolio KPIs; ensure SLA adherence and continuous improvement.
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).
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.
Maintain contract lifecycle controls; enforce policy, delegated authorities, and approval workflows; support audit readiness and regulatory requirements.
Use spend analytics, market intelligence, and scenario modeling to inform strategies; track benefits realization and variance to plan.
Advance supplier‑enabled innovation, diversity programs, and sustainability goals; pilot new technologies and business models where relevant.