Senior Manager - Technology Procurement

Description: • Manage a team responsible for the entire procurement lifecycle including strategic sourcing specialists, contract analysts, vendor management analysts, and asset analysts . • Define, implement, manage and train the organization on the procurement framework . • Develop key performance indicators and automated reports necessary to monitor procurement activities adjusting as necessary to ensure risks are mitigated, and value is optimized . • Work with business and technology team members and vendors to understand the procurement requirements, processes, workload capabilities, and negotiation strategies for various projects. • Act as an adviser in providing the best solutions for new products and services to meet business needs and build successful relationships. • Develop teams, influence, and motivate managers and peers to improve processes and products. Requirements: • 10+ years’ Technical Procurement Life Cycle experience • 10+ years' supervisory experience • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent – preferably in technology or a business-related field • CPSM Certified preferred • Expert at negotiating contract terms and conditions ensuring requirements are met, risks are minimized, value is maximized, and the contract complies with all regulations. • Proven experience negotiating multi-million-dollar agreements with large strategic technology partners maximizing benefits to the organization. • Trains and guides procurement team members in negotiating for the best outcomes. • Proven experience in defining and implementing a successful process for organizing, developing, planning and managing RFx initiatives within a technology-based organization utilizing industry best practices . • Strong computer skills (SharePoint, Excel Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) Benefits: • Competitive benefits including 401( k ) with 100% company match of the first 4% • medical , dental and vision plans • paid time off days and holidays. • Quarterly bonus program . • Wellness programs that focus on emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, physical, and financial well-being. • Onsite fitness facility with full gym, workout classes, volleyball and basketball, ping-pong, and disc golf course. • Paid Time Off for Volunteer work . Apply Job! Apply to this Job