Director, Procurement – Vendor Management

Summit

. Develop and execute Summit's procurement and vendor management strategy .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $186,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategy, vendor management, and negotiation within technology environments, focusing on optimizing spend and enhancing supplier relationships. Capable of leading teams and utilizing data-driven insights to inform purchasing decisions and improve procurement processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement Strategy DevelopmentVendor ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementNegotiation of Enterprise Technology AgreementsData Analysis for Supplier Performance

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingEnterprise Technology PurchasingNegotiating Microsoft LicensingCloud Services AgreementsSaaS AgreementsContract ManagementVendor Performance MetricsData Center EnvironmentsERP PlatformsManaged Services

Soft Skills

Building CredibilityCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipBalancing Strategic Planning

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCPSDPMP

Industry Keywords

Technology VendorsOEMsDistributorsService ProvidersCloud InfrastructureSupplier AccountabilityPurchasing TrendsOperational InitiativesCompetitive Commercial AgreementsSupplier Quality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute Summit's procurement and vendor management strategy
Build and maintain strategic relationships with technology vendors, OEMs, distributors, and service providers
Lead negotiations for hardware, software, cloud services, maintenance agreements, and professional services
Partner with Finance, Delivery, Sales, and executive leadership on technology investments and operational initiatives
Optimize spend, consolidate vendors, improve contract terms, and maximize technology investment value
Establish vendor performance expectations and metrics for supplier quality, responsiveness, and business value
Oversee the contract lifecycle, including renewals, pricing reviews, vendor performance, and relationship management
Establish and improve procurement policies, standards, and governance
Analyze purchasing trends, contract commitments, and supplier performance to provide recommendations
Lead, coach, and direct the Procurement team
Evaluate emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and market trends
Deliver strategic supplier partnerships, competitive commercial agreements, scalable procurement processes, spend and renewal visibility, supplier accountability, and informed purchasing decisions
Decide procurement strategies, vendor selection recommendations, negotiation strategies, procurement governance, supplier performance plans, initiative priorities, team workload, and Procurement team development priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management within a technology, managed services, cloud, or enterprise IT environment
Experience building long-term vendor relationships and negotiating value-creating outcomes
Understanding of enterprise technology purchasing, including hardware, software licensing, cloud services, and professional services
Ability to balance strategic planning with operational realities
Ability to build credibility across technical, operational, financial, and executive stakeholders
Ability to use data to support recommendations, evaluate supplier performance, and identify continuous improvement opportunities
Confidence communicating, navigating competing priorities, and solving complex business challenges
Experience negotiating Microsoft licensing, CSP, Azure, or other enterprise technology agreements
Experience managing strategic technology vendors such as Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, Equinix, Digital Realty, HPE, or similar partners
Experience with contract lifecycle management, procurement systems, or ERP platforms
Experience negotiating enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, or managed services agreements
Familiarity with managed services, cloud infrastructure, or data center environments
Professional certification such as CPSM, CPSD, PMP, or similar is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with HSA/HRA options
401(k) with 4% match
Paid Parental Leave
Life & Disability Insurance
Wellness Support for mental and physical health
Free Colocation & Cloud Access
Work From Anywhere / remote-friendly work
Low-ego, get-it-done culture