IT Procurement Manager

The IT Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the procurement, vendor management, contract administration, and lifecycle management of technology-related products and services. This role partners closely with Information Technology, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure the organization acquires high-quality technology solutions in a cost-effective, compliant, and strategic manner. The IT Procurement Manager will oversee vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, manage software licensing, and support technology initiatives that advance organizational objectives.

Position is on site.

• Develops sourcing strategies, negotiates favorable commercial terms, manages technology supplier relationships, and ensures compliance with procurement policies while maximizing value and minimizing risk.
• Partners with IT leadership to understand business and technology roadmaps and proactively plan sourcing activities.
• Leads procurement activities for IT hardware, software, SaaS solutions, cloud services, telecommunications, and technology-related professional services.
• Works with information technology and vendors to evaluate and develop procurement strategies to help maximize efficiency, improve service, and minimize cost.
• Identifies cost optimization opportunities related to software licensing, hardware procurement, maintenance agreements, and cloud consumption through market research, benchmarking, supplier evaluations, etc.
• Monitors, reviews, and analyzes bids and quotes from suppliers.
• Manages relationships with strategic software vendors and service providers.
• Conducts annual vendor performance reviews.
• Partners with procurement leadership and finance to analyze spending patterns and develop strategies to improve vendor consolidation and purchasing efficiency.
• Leads negotiations for technology contracts, including pricing, licensing, service level agreements (SLAs), support terms, renewals, data security provisions, and contract risk mitigation.
• Collaborates with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and IT stakeholders to review and finalize contractual agreements.
• Monitors contract expiration dates and renewal opportunities to maximize leverage and avoid unnecessary expenditures.
• Assists the IT team in evaluating licensing models and enterprise agreements.
• Supports IT asset management and licensing compliance activities as needed.
• Ensures procurement practices align with asset management lifecycle requirements.
• Ensures compliance with organizational procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintains documentation supporting procurement decisions and contract approvals.

• Strong understanding of IT hardware, software, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity, and telecommunications procurement.
• Knowledge of software licensing models and enterprise agreements.
• Ability to negotiate complex purchases and contractual agreements.
• Understanding of vendor risk management and contract governance principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, including the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across organizational functions.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, ERP platforms, and contract management tools.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement, sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, or related experience required.
• Minimum 5 years managing technology procurement, software licensing, or IT vendor relationships required.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex technology contracts and enterprise agreements required.

• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), supply chain management, or related field preferred.
• Experience negotiating agreements with major technology providers such as Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Cisco, Dell, AWS, Google, or similar organizations preferred.

This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization. Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

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