IT Procurement Partner (Hybrid)

Experian • Allen, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 23,300 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com . Reporting to the Lead IT Procurement Director and operating in a hybrid capacity from our Allen, Texas office typically requiring onsite presence up to two days per week. You will play a critical part in driving strategic sourcing excellence across our technology landscape. You will partner with IT and business leaders to shape category strategies, optimize supplier performance, and ensure we maximize both value and innovation from its technology investments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technology categories strategic procurement - XaaS/cloud, AI, and other technology solutions
• Proven track record leading complex sourcing initiatives, including RFXs
• Solid understanding and experience of technology contracting - drafting, redlining, commercial term negotiation, alignment of legal terms.
• Experience in a role influencing and partnering with senior cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with strategic sourcing tools and CLM platforms.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, global, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect technology categories
• Serve as a category subject‑matter expert and trusted advisor to IT and business stakeholders.
• Manage competitive sourcing events (RFX), develop sourcing strategies, evaluate proposals, and deliver clear, data‑driven supplier recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, and commercial terms to achieve optimal outcomes while ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.
• Partner closely with IT, Legal, Finance, and other cross‑functional teams to support contract development, onboarding, and governance.
• Build and sustain strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement, innovation, and performance management.
• Identify, develop, and implement cost‑optimization and value‑creation initiatives across assigned categories.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies models to inform sourcing strategies and enable innovation.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan.
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K.
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office.
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed