Sr Manager, Strategic IT Sourcing

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The IT Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager reports to the Head of IT Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management Office (“SVMO”). The role requires expertise in sourcing and contract negotiations for IT categories such as Application Development, Ecommerce, Enterprise Software, Technical Consulting, Networking Hardware, Data Center Hardware, PCs/Tablets/Peripherals, Hosting Services, Mobile Service Providers, Telecommunications, and related areas. Responsibilities include driving sourcing and contracting strategies for strategic vendor partnerships, analyzing historical spend to identify sourcing opportunities, developing relationships with key stakeholders and executives, and leading cross‑functional teams to define business requirements and negotiate complex service level agreements.

The role is hybrid and can be performed in Arkansas, Dallas, or Miami.

• Review documentation and legal drafts of contracts/agreements, ensuring contractual requirements are met and comply with Lennar policies.
• Coordinate work with various departments and act as a liaison between Lennar and vendors to oversee the intake, review, and finalization of all IT and HR contracts.
• Act as an innovative thought leader with strong business acumen to understand complex IT programs.
• Lead, mentor, and coach managers and specialists.
• Promote career development and manage team performance.
• Draft, redline, and negotiate technology-related agreements (SOWs, POCs, order forms, amendments) while coordinating with stakeholders.
• Manage supplier relationships, engagement, and continuous improvement of supplier performance.
• Create and facilitate the issuance and evaluation of RFPs, RFIs, etc.
• Prepare and interpret financial and other relevant analyses related to sourced products.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts with appropriate terms and conditions.
• Resolve conflicts or service level issues regarding supplier performance.
• Ensure IT minimum standards are applied and documented.
• Communicate program status with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and influencing change.
• Understand procurement systems and procure‑to‑pay processes.
• Handle conflict inherent in procurement and sourcing operations between suppliers and stakeholders.

• 7+ years of IT Purchasing experience.
• 7+ years of IT Sourcing experience.
• Experience working with large technology partners such as AT&T, CDW, Cisco, IBM, Insight, Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, Verizon, and VMWare.
• Juris doctorate required.
• ITIL experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to work in challenging and ambiguous environments.
• Excellent communication skills with executives, clients, and team members.
• Ability to work across functional areas to drive continuous improvement.
• Advanced experience with MS Office.
• Experience in a team‑oriented environment is essential.
• Connects the dots between strategy and contracting.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Flexibility during times of change.
• Ability to read communication styles of diverse team members and contractors.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from executives, clients, and other departments.
• Ability to defuse tension among project team members, if it arises.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and operational skill sets.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.
• Tenacious, driven, energetic, and with a high degree of professional integrity.
• Follow directions from a supervisor.
• Interact well with co‑workers, supervisors, and…