Senior Director, Procurement – Information Technology

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. Lead IT Strategic Sourcing for the Enterprise .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $152,000 - $247,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT Strategic Sourcing, including negotiation and management of large-scale IT contracts, supplier relationship management, and procurement governance. Proficient in developing and executing standardized procurement processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IT Strategic SourcingLarge-Scale IT Contract NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementProject Management CertificationIndirect-Spend Procurement Experience

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Hard Skills

NegotiationSourcing Strategy DevelopmentTotal Cost of Ownership EvaluationLifecycle ManagementCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

ITILSoftware Asset Management (SAM)Cloud Financial Management (FinOps)

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCPMCPPOCPPBCPPMPMPCertified Sourcing ProfessionalCertified Supply Management ProfessionalCertified Third Party Risk Management Professional

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProcurementPayor OrganizationsVendor Risk ManagementProcurement GovernanceCultural Change in Procurement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead IT Strategic Sourcing for the Enterprise
Report to the Chief Procurement Officer
Work with senior leaders, the CIO, IT leadership, and business process owners to develop and implement sourcing strategies
Identify current and future supplier requirements and monitor changes in the IT and technology vendor landscape
Manage multiple category teams and develop sourcing-process standards
Communicate project risks, milestones, and resourcing needs to stakeholders
Evaluate total cost of ownership, licensing models, consumption-based pricing, support and renewal terms, and infrastructure and cloud commitments
Lead sourcing, negotiation, and lifecycle management of large-scale IT contracts
Partner with architecture, security, and engineering teams to evaluate technical requirements, vendor capabilities, and vendor risk
Develop and execute standardized procurement processes and strategies
Oversee agreement execution with internal and external legal counsel and monitor compliance
Drive procurement governance and cultural change
Manage supplier relationship processes focused on performance, risk, and supplier development
Develop procurement processes, the team, and the value proposition of sourcing, procurement, and supplier management

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years' related work experience
Indirect-spend procurement experience in IT, healthcare and/or payor organizations
Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing large-scale, complex IT contracts with major technology vendors
5+ years’ direct supervisory/management experience
Related Bachelor’s degree or additional related equivalent work experience
Master’s degree preferred
Advanced project management training and certification preferred
Familiarity with ITIL, software asset management (SAM), and cloud financial management (FinOps) preferred
Preferred certifications include CPSM, CPM, CPPO, CPPB, CPPM, PMP, Certified Sourcing Professional, Certified Supply Management Professional, and Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance
Short- and long-term disability programs
Leave programs to support personal circumstances
Retirement Savings Plan including employer match
Paid time off
Volunteer time off
10 holidays
2 well-being days
Additional voluntary benefits
Comprehensive wellness program
Opportunities for incentive or commission compensation
Annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases