IT Procurement Manager

Overview

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What you will do: This Global IT Procurement position will focus on strategic sourcing and steady-state category management in the IT Software, IT Services, IT Hardware, Telecom, and Network Infrastructure categories, Enterprise-wide. This will include collaborating with Information Technology and Operations stakeholders to develop strategic plans leveraging third parties. By leveraging our capabilities in strategic sourcing and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, you will ensure that the company is maximizing value by reducing costs, increasing the quality of service delivery, minimizing risk and leveraging standardized solutions.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Supply Chain Management, IT, Business, Finance, or Mfg Operations
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategically sourcing and providing category management services for Information Technology spend categories (On premise software, Cloud (SaaS) computing, data center operations, etc.); significant experience in negotiating master agreements, Statements of Work (SOW) and addendums with major OEM and VAR providers
• Extensive strategic experience in holistically approaching categories and sourcing events (balancing cost, risk and performance)
• Strong project management skills: ability to manage large complex projects involving multiple business/organization unit disciplines; utilizes project plans and methodology, has proven track record of implementation of projects
• Ability to develop influencing relationship with varying levels of management and individual contributors from various business units
• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts valued in excess of $3M for assigned categories of spend. Clear understanding of contractual terms and conditions
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all levels of management
• Ability to think strategically while fostering best practice initiatives to leverage corporate buying power
• Deep subject matter expertise for assigned Spend Categories
• Proficient negotiation and financial modeling skills in the areas of global IT Sourcing
• Ability to root cause problem/issues and provide solutions/options support with fact-based/data driven analysis
• Able to balance and prioritize multiple high priority projects
• Able to influence and lead others within the department, business units, and various support units
• Must be flexible to work outside of normal business hours to support global operations
• Experience in driving business operational reviews to improve efficiency and drive cost reduction; lead development and execution of the re-engineering of business operations

Preferred:

• CPM, CPSM or equivalent highly preferred
• SAP preferred
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
• Master’s degree preferred

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025 s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

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