Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing, IT

Requisition Number: 72601

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The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success.  It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation.  GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements.

Role Purpose:
The Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing, IT will lead the procurement activities for multiple IT categories, including software, hardware, telecom, and infrastructure services, with a focus on driving comprehensive category strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and aligning procurement initiatives with organizational goals. This role requires expertise in global IT sourcing, managing enterprise negotiations, and leading a team to deliver impactful results.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, communication, and execution of category and sourcing strategies across IT categories (software, hardware, telecom, managed services) to align with business priorities and market trends.
• Conduct detailed spend analysis, supplier segmentation, and identify opportunities to increase spend under contract while driving cost optimization and supplier consolidation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across all levels and functions to ensure alignment with procurement strategies and organizational goals.
• Define and deploy standardized processes, policies, and templates for IT procurement strategies and performance measurement.
• Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals, providing mentorship and guidance to drive performance and deliver strategic objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations for maximum value creation, including redlining contracts and negotiating deals with vendors, such as Microsoft and AWS.
• Oversee end-to-end contract management, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and ensuring compliance to mitigate risks and optimize value.
• Drive supplier management processes to ensure strong SLAs, quality, reliability, and timely resolution of service issues.
• Achieve KPIs across cost, cash flow, supply chain, and service delivery, maintaining a multi-year strategy and pipeline of initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, such as data privacy, ethics, and information protection.
• Partner with IT consultants to enhance leverage in sourcing strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 10 years of IT procurement experience, with a proven track record of managing large-scale IT sourcing programs.
• Experience managing $100M-$200M+ in IT spend across multiple categories
• Enterprise-level IT strategic sourcing expertise, including vendor negotiations and category ownership
• Global management experience, including leadership of direct reports and stakeholder engagement
• Experience building and transforming IT sourcing programs
• Proficiency in contracts and negotiating with major vendors

Desired Skills:

• Advanced degree preferred
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to drive innovation and scalable solutions within procurement processes
• Familiarity with holistic IT procurement strategies, particularly with software and emerging technologies like AI
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functions and levels

Travel:
Less than 25%

Location:
This position can be based in Charlotte, NC, or Corning, NY (HQ).  (HYBRID)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is   $155,614.00 - $213,969.00  assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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