IT Sourcing Manager

Company Introduction:

Lindt & Sprüngli is a Swiss chocolate manufacturer and recognized as a global leader in the market for premium chocolate, offering a large selection of products around the world. Lindt & Sprüngli looks back on a long-standing tradition of 175 years during which it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate under the key brand Lindt.

Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is the holding company of the US family of companies Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. and Russell Stover Chocolates Inc. Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. offers a shared-services model acting as the Center of Excellence for the North American market by providing world-class Supply Chain, Project Management, Information Technology, and additional business services to the local entities.

This is an exciting time to join our company as we are further accelerating the success story and market expansion over the next years. High performing, entrepreneurial, result driven and passionate employees are key success factors for Lindt & Sprüngli. We are warmly welcoming ambitious talents to join us.

• A highly passionate team driven for success

• A fast-changing business environment and entrepreneurial mindset

• Central and prime office location in Kansas City next to the Plaza

• US or international career opportunities within the Lindt Group

• Opportunities to be involved in employee committees

• A flexible work environment offering a hybrid model

• Market competitive compensation, annual bonus and benefits

• And of course – delicious premium chocolate!

• Excellence:
  You have passion for what you are doing and strive for excellence

• Innovation:
  You are constantly looking for new and better ways to deliver success

• Entrepreneurship:
  
  You are empowered and accountable for your actions and results

• Responsibility:
  
  You act with integrity and treat everyone with respect

• Collaboration:
  
  You support your colleagues across disciplines, business segments and geographies

The IT Sourcing Manager will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, negotiating technology contracts, and implementing cost-saving and value-creation initiatives across the IT category for Ghirardelli, Lindt & Sprüngli (USA), and Lindt & Sprüngli North America. This role will support sourcing across key technology categories, including software/SaaS, cloud services, IT infrastructure, hardware, telecom, cybersecurity solutions, professional services, managed services, and software licensing renewals.

The Sourcing Manager will collaborate closely with IT, Finance, Legal, Information Security, business stakeholders, and suppliers to drive procurement excellence, manage supplier risk, and influence decision-making across diverse functions.

The position maintains alignment with the global procurement strategy and the directives of the Head Group Indirect Procurement in Lindt International.

This position is a hybrid role that can be located in Kansas City, MO or San Leandro, CA.

This position is not eligible for relocation.

• Develops and executes category strategies for IT-related indirect materials and services in close collaboration and alignment with the Sourcing Director Indirects, focusing on cost, quality, service, risk mitigation, innovation, and supplier alignment with organizational goals.

• Supports the development and implementation of sourcing strategies across relevant IT categories using the 7-step sourcing process, including software/SaaS, cloud services, infrastructure, hardware, telecom, cybersecurity tools, professional services, managed services, and software licensing renewals.

• Conducts market analyses, supplier benchmarking, spend reviews, and total cost of ownership assessments to identify trends, risks, savings opportunities, supplier consolidation opportunities, and emerging technology sourcing needs.

• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiating…