Director, IT Procurement & Vendor Strategy

Overview

The Global IT Category Director owns global category strategy and sourcing execution for IT related spend. This role partners closely with IT leadership, Finance, and Procurement Operations to drive value through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and disciplined category management while ensuring alignment with global procurement policies and governance standards.

• Develop and execute global IT category strategies aligned to business and financial objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, RFPs, negotiations, and supplier selection for IT spend.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and Procurement Business Partners to forecast demand and manage category pipelines.
• Support contract negotiations and vendor lifecycle activities in coordination with Procurement Operations and Legal.
• Track category performance, savings, and supplier outcomes.
• Ensure sourcing and contracting activities align with global procurement standards, approvals, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain audit‑ready records supporting sourcing decisions and supplier selections.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management, with IT spend exposure.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization.
• Financial acumen and comfort partnering with senior business and technology leaders.

This position requires the physical capabilities to work in an office environment, which may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The role may require the ability to lift up to 15 pounds and is required to work onsite 4 days per week.

Must be 18 years of age or older and have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Corient hires U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Corient will require proof of work authorization and participates in E‑Verify. Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non‑Disclosure Agreement.

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Four Medical Plan options, generously subsidized by Corient
• Employer paid Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter & Transit FSA
• Corporate Discount Program – Perk Spot
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Volunteer days

Corient is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be recruited and selected without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, ancestry, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.