1603 - Manager, Indirect Procurement- IT
About The Position
LogicSource is an innovative leader in sourcing and procurement services, helping companies increase profits through better buying. Operated by a 500-person collective of procurement professionals, we are deeply rooted in data and insight-driven strategic sourcing, category management, operational excellence, and value delivery. Partnering with Fortune 500 companies, we build and nurture strategic relationships while delivering strong execution that drives measurable bottom-line impact and the development of best-in-class procurement capabilities. Learn more about us at www.logicsource.com. We have an immediate opening for a full-time Manager, Indirect Procurement – Information Technology, working on our client team, you will lead and manage engagements across all IT categories, ensuring business continuity, cost savings, delivery, and high levels of supplier performance. This role engages with all relevant client stakeholders and reports directly to the Managing Director, Sourcing, & Procurement.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree is required.
- 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement with focus in IT.
- Experience developing category strategies and executing sourcing events.
- Strong background in supplier negotiations.
- Prior experience interfacing with clients and/or stakeholders at all organizational levels, especially within a services industry (e.g., professional consulting, BPO, managed services, outsourcing)
- Demonstrated expertise in TCO modeling and data-driven decision-making.
- Experience driving change management and building cross-functional consensus.
- Strong knowledge of supplier ecosystems serving the IT categories.
- Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel (analysis) and PowerPoint (presentations).
- Detail oriented with the keen ability to deliver on client expectations, influencing others or escalating as needed to do so.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into business recommendations.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Proven ability to build relationships and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with commitment to client service.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies that deliver measurable results for our clients across the IT category (i.e., Hardware, Software, IT Services, Telecom, etc.).
- Engage with client stakeholders to identify category-specific priorities and challenges, then develop sourcing strategies that effectively address those objectives.
- Own the end-to-end RFP process, including data gathering, RFP development and execution, proposal evaluation, supplier negotiations, results of presentation, and support for client award decisions and supplier/client contracting.
- Lead evaluations of supplier proposals by applying TCO modeling.
- Develop and implement innovative cost-reduction strategies that extend beyond unit price negotiations, including value engineering and demand optimization initiatives.
- Lead research and analytics efforts to validate savings projections and enable more precise supplier negotiations.
- Provide first-rate customer service to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, internal and external.
- Perform necessary supplier research to stay informed in changing market trends and supplier capabilities.
- Facilitate communication between client business units and suppliers to ensure effective category execution and delivery.
- Build and manage best-in-class supplier ecosystems by category and region.
- Review major contracts and act as a subject matter expert for complex negotiations.
- Monitor and analyze spend, supplier performance, and savings targets at the category and sub-category levels.
- Build and maintain strong relationships at all organizational levels, including C-suite partnerships.
Benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Extensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Employer-funded HRA
- 401(k) match
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- AD&D
- Life insurance
- Fertility assistance
- Supplemental benefits such as unexpected large expenses related to Accidents, Hospitalization, or Critical Care
- Support for Maternity/Paternity, FMLA, and Military leave
- Behavioral health services within the medical support insurance plan
- Everyday support tools to help with mental health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
