Lead IT Procurement Strategy Manager

2 weeks ago


GondrecourtleChâteau, Grand Est, United States Stride Full time
Job Overview
The Lead IT Procurement Strategy Manager will expertly oversee and enhance the IT Procurement framework.

Your primary responsibilities will include crafting and executing category strategies to effectively procure IT software, products, and services, negotiating supplier agreements, and partnering with internal teams to provide top-notch IT sourcing solutions while realizing cost efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust knowledge of IT Procurement and the comprehensive Source-to-Pay (S2P) cycle.

Key Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

- Profound understanding of Procurement category management, contract negotiation, and Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ability to strategically formulate and develop Procurement IT product/service category strategies that align with the objectives of our internal business units.
- Create strategic and preferred supplier lists at the IT subcategory level.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on Procurement goals and objectives.
- Spearhead IT strategic supplier management, including conducting formal supplier evaluations alongside key stakeholders and managing supplier relationships.
- Negotiate supplier contracts to secure optimal terms and achieve cost savings.
- Independently manage supplier contract negotiations and commercial adjustments, in collaboration with Legal and Information Security teams.
- Lead general Procurement project initiatives, identify opportunities for process enhancements, and deliver stakeholder training sessions as required.
- Develop and mentor junior Procurement professionals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not entail formal supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- A minimum of 8-10 years in IT Procurement (SaaS, Services & Products), with a proven track record of managing complex IT Procurement categories.

Certificates and Licenses:
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification is preferred.

Other Required Qualifications:
- Strong negotiation capabilities and a demonstrated ability to drive cost savings.
- In-depth knowledge of IT Procurement best practices, market trends, and contracting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); web proficiency.
- Willingness to travel more than 10% of the time.
- Ability to pass required background checks.

Desired Qualifications:
- MBA preferred.
- Experience in the Education Technology sector.
- Experience in consolidating/integrating subsidiary and affiliate contracts for strategic suppliers.
- Familiarity with Cobblestone Contract Management System and NetSuite is a plus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is virtual and open to residents in the Eastern and Central US regions.


Job Type: Regular. The above job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and a Drug-Free Workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.



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