IT Procurement Manager

Clarios • Milwaukee, WI

92d

About The Position

This Global IT Procurement position will focus on strategic sourcing and steady-state category management in the IT Software, IT Services, IT Hardware, Telecom, and Network Infrastructure categories, Enterprise-wide. This will include collaborating with Information Technology and Operations stakeholders to develop strategic plans leveraging third parties. By leveraging our capabilities in strategic sourcing and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, you will ensure that the company is maximizing value by reducing costs, increasing the quality of service delivery, minimizing risk and leveraging standardized solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Supply Chain Management, IT, Business, Finance, or Mfg Operations.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategically sourcing and providing category management services for Information Technology spend categories.
• Significant experience in negotiating master agreements, Statements of Work (SOW) and addendums with major OEM and VAR providers.
• Extensive strategic experience in holistically approaching categories and sourcing events.
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of implementation of projects.
• Ability to develop influencing relationships with varying levels of management.
• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts valued in excess of $3M.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Ability to think strategically while fostering best practice initiatives.
• Deep subject matter expertise for assigned Spend Categories.
• Proficient negotiation and financial modeling skills in the areas of global IT Sourcing.
• Ability to root cause problem/issues and provide solutions/options support.
• Able to balance and prioritize multiple high priority projects.
• Must be flexible to work outside of normal business hours to support global operations.
• Experience in driving business operational reviews to improve efficiency and drive cost reduction.

Nice To Haves

• CPM, CPSM or equivalent highly preferred.
• SAP preferred.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3-5 year global IT Software and Services Procurement strategies, including identifying key suppliers, market influencers on cost, technology opportunities, risks and strategic direction.
• Lead centralized global and regional IT procurement activity for a variety of software and associated services needs.
• Coach and support regional Indirect Procurement teams with acquisition of regional IT software and services.
• Partner with leadership in the company and other key stakeholders, such as IT Operations, to develop and execute strategic and tactical plans to drive maximum value for technology-driven suppliers.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities, including developing appropriate negotiation strategies, strengthening supplier relationships, spend analysis, RFI/RFP building, baseline analysis, contracting, outsourcing & offshoring, product lifecycle management, building business cases.
• Provide thought leadership and guidance in the area of Strategic sourcing, executive engagement, and procurement operations.
• Maintain awareness of key market trends and pricing as well as the availability of new products.
• Advise key stakeholder partners on current and future price, availability and delivery schedules.
• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce costs, increase/improve services, and/or manage risk.
• Conduct market research and provide key subject matter expertise on IT software and services Operations.
• Ensure the optimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for each major IT product and/or service.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure supplier relationship program compliance.
• Lead cost management effort with key business executives and partner stakeholders.
• Lead quarterly and annual business reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in business planning process to support business and category goals, and core metrics.
• Support and comply with Procurement policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching.
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts.
• Parental and caregiver leave programs.
• Paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability.
• Basic life insurance, business travel insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits.
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership.
• LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree