Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement- IT

1717 - Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement- IT

Columbus, Ohio

Logic Source 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.

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Reasons why you’ll love it here:

• A collaborative, supportive culture where your contributions are valued, and your work makes a meaningful impact.
• A workplace committed to professional growth with paths to development and advancement.
• Dedicated to creating an environment for employee success by providing support for long-term career growth.
• Committed to work-life balance by offering flexible PTO.
• A robust benefits package that includes extensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. E mployer‑funded HRA, a 401(k) match, Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs, short- and long-term disability coverage, AD&D, life insurance, fertility assistance, and more.
• Supplemental benefits such as unexpected large expenses related to Accidents, Hospitalization, or Critical Care. Along with support for Maternity/Paternity, FMLA, and Military leave.
• Offer behavioral health services within the medical support insurance plan and everyday support tools to help with mental health.
• A business-casual workplace offering a flexible, hybrid work environment with offices in Westport, CT, and Charleston, SC.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement- IT is a client-facing leader responsible for owning and leading category strategy on behalf of our client. Acting as the accountable category owner, this role defines the strategic direction, owns IT category planning, and orchestrates delivery through a centralized Center of Excellence (COE) to execute sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations. The Senior Manager, serves as a trusted advisor to clients, translating business objectives into actionable category strategies that deliver measurable value.

Responsibilities:

• Client Advisory & IT Category Leadership
  • Serve as the primary strategic category leader and execution partner for assigned client and category or categories.
  • Partner with client and functional leaders to understand business objectives, constraints, and priorities.
  • Translate client goals into clear category strategies, value levers, and execution-ready roadmaps.
• Category Strategy & Planning
  • Own and support the development and ongoing management of category strategies, including market analysis, spend diagnostics, supplier landscape assessments, and risk considerations.
  • Lead and support annual and multi-year category planning, defining initiatives, savings targets, timelines, and success metrics.
  • Continuously refine category and vendor strategies based on market shifts, client needs, and performance results.
• Center of Excellence (COE) Orchestration
  • Leverage a centralized COE to deliver sourcing events, negotiations, and contract execution on behalf of the client.
  • Set strategic direction and priorities for COE resources, ensuring alignment to client objectives.
  • Provide governance, decision support, and hands‑on quality oversight throughout sourcing and contracting cycles.
• Sourcing, Negotiation & Contract Execution
  • Create and execute effective go‑to‑market and negotiation strategies in line with commercial objectives and supplier positioning.
  • Directly support and lead components of complex, high‑value, or…