Head of IT Procurement

2 weeks ago

Hartford, Connecticut, United States Rose International Full time

Position Overview:

This role serves as a key advisor to Chief Information Officers and other IT executives throughout the procurement and category management process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate substantial cost reductions within the IT outsourcing sector by leveraging various strategies that enhance value.
  • Establish and execute best practices within the IT procurement category.
  • Lead sourcing initiatives and formulate supplier negotiation tactics that optimize expenditure, enhance service quality, and mitigate risk.
  • Oversee intricate negotiations with major suppliers, ensuring key terms are negotiated effectively while collaborating with stakeholders from legal, risk management, and other departments to draft and finalize contracts.
  • Advance the maturity of the sourcing model by incorporating industry best practices and adapting to operational changes.
  • Coordinate with the sourcing delivery team to manage high-volume contracts and allocate projects in alignment with the category strategy.
  • Utilize procurement technology to streamline the entire procurement lifecycle.
  • Manage strategic relationships with category suppliers.
  • Oversee both new and existing contracts, driving adherence to standards and best practices for assigned expenditures.
  • Assess and onboard new suppliers that offer innovative, cost-effective, or disruptive solutions.
  • Proactively manage category performance by meeting internal savings targets and reviewing financial models for commodity items.

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree is required, with relevant experience preferred.
  • An advanced degree in procurement, supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field is advantageous.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, particularly within the IT outsourcing domain.
  • Proven success in procurement, with extensive experience in developing and implementing category strategies and negotiating contracts.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, capable of addressing complex problems.
  • Experience in conducting market analysis and intelligence gathering to support effective strategy formulation.
  • Exceptional negotiation skills and knowledge of best practices in contracting.
  • Excellent relationship management abilities, with a collaborative approach to working with senior leadership across various functions.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Coupa is a plus.
  • Experience in IT delivery and project management is beneficial.

Additional Information:

Rose International is committed to equal opportunity employment. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require assistance during the application process due to a disability or any other reason, please reach out to our HR Department for support.

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