IT Procurement Manager

OTSI•Overland Park, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Object Technology Solutions, Inc (OTSI) has an immediate opening for an IT Procurement Manager. This role acts as the bridge between suppliers and internal teams, driving efficiency and innovation across assigned commodity groups through analysis, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration. The manager will be responsible for developing and implementing global/divisional sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing costs, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. This position requires strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on IT categories such as software/SaaS, cloud, hardware, and services.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience is a plus but not require
Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, PMP) and experience supporting IT categories (software/SaaS, cloud, hardware, and services) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Acts as the bridge between suppliers and internal teams, driving efficiency and innovation across assigned commodity groups through analysis, negotiation, and cross functional collaboration.
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.