Director Procurement Category IT

DESCRIPTION Director, IT Procurement will report to the Vice President of Procurement. This Director will be tasked with crafting and steering category strategies related to IT, leading the building of relationships with the CIO, CTO, and IT SLT team and IT vendor/partners, leading and managing high profile complex and strategic project initiatives inclusive of representatives from the IT functional area, development of complex sourcing strategies leveraging the companyu2019s sourcing process methodology, collaborate with all stakeholders to improve business processes and efficiencies, manage implementation, and compliance to agreements and the developed programs going forward. The ideal candidate will come with extensive sourcing experience and/or category management experience within the IT area of spend. RESPONSIBILITIES Category Management + Develop and lead the IT category strategy on how procurement supports Corporate IT and technology decisions across the company + Analyze data and market trends to create strategic plans that drive improved category performance + Monitor Corporate IT and technology spend against identified targets and make adjustments as needed + Stay informed and up to date on industry trends, technology enhancements, and vendor landscape Sourcing / Project Management + Manage complex and strategic sourcing initiatives from inception through contract lifecycle + Develop and distribute RFPs and RFIs to potential vendors, and interpret responses + Negotiate price and contract terms with vendors through traditional and progressive means + Oversee and track progress of implementation and ongoing compliance + Facilitate expense tracking, preparation of annual sourcing plans and business reviews with key functional areas and vendors Relationship Management + Develop and manage key and strategic supplier / vendor relationships + Develop and present initiative results analysis and communications to stakeholders + Influence stakeholders through category knowledge and business acumen to drive projects to conclusion and maximum impact to the company + Manage contracts from development stage to implementation, ensure pricing and terms compliance through the multi-year project + Provide continuous improvement opportunities with both internal and supplier/vendor stakeholders Analytics + Provide in-depth data analysis throughout sourcing process, identify gaps and areas of commonality, and review results with stakeholders and appropriate decision makers + Share with internal stakeholder's commodity expertise learned through extensive market research, analysis, and supplier conversations QUALIFICATIONS + 10 + years in project management / business management / business analytics. + Proven success negotiating with suppliers to secure savings across categories, including facility maintenance, vehicles/fleet and equipment. + Demonstrated skill in project management and change management, with examples of influencing others to adopt change and realize impact. + Extensive expertise in strategic planning and execution; knowledge of contracting, negotiating, change management, structuring corporate purchasing agreements and revenue expectations. + Adept at identifying improvement opportunities and moving swiftly to implement appropriate changes. Market / supplier analysis. Education: + Bachelor's Degree/ Grad Degree ideal Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, organizational and writing skills. + Exceedingly bright with a proven track record of negotiating strategically internally and externally. + Collaborative and motivational leadership style, with a penchant for leading by example, disciplined action and driving results. + Strong interpersonal, organizational, people management, project management, and analytical skills. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. + Ability to work as a member of a team with collegiality and professionalism. #Discoveryourpathway ABOUT US Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Category: Administration Position Type: Full time Business Unit: Corporate Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 Company: Acosta Services, Inc Req ID: 13850

Created: 2026-01-30