Director, IT Strategic Sourcing
$50kNidec
- # Director, IT Strategic SourcingApplylocations: North America/USA/Illinois/Chicago, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0015731We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.**Job Summary**Nidec is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric motors, drives, and controls, powering nearly everything that spins and moves, from smartphones and household appliances to electric vehicles, factories, data centers, aircraft, and critical infrastructure. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Nidec operates more than 300 group companies across 40+ countries, with over 100,000 employees worldwide. Rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and continuous improvement, we combine global capability with local expertise to solve complex challenges and keep the world moving.**Job Description**The Director, IT Strategic Sourcing is responsible for leading the development and execution of sourcing and contracting strategies that optimize technology spend, manage vendor risk, and deliver measurable financial value. Reporting to the CIO, this role partners closely with IT and business stakeholders to ensure technology investments are commercially sound, scalable, and aligned with organizational objectives.This position leads complex sourcing initiatives across hardware, software, cloud, and professional services, with accountability for high‐value contracts and significant cost‐saving outcomes. The role requires strong commercial judgment, advanced negotiation expertise, and the ability to influence within a matrixed environment. The Director is empowered to lead sourcing strategy and negotiation decisions, with escalation to the CIO and executive leadership as appropriate for materially impactful or high‐risk agreements.## **What You'll Do**### **Lead IT Sourcing Strategy*** Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans that optimize cost structure, reduce risk, and drive sustained financial value.* Align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps and evolving business priorities.* Deliver against defined annual savings and value‐creation targets.### **Own Commercial Negotiation*** Lead end‐to‐end sourcing and negotiations across key IT categories, including enterprise software, cloud services, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and professional services.* Negotiate and manage contracts ranging from approximately $50K to $50MM+ annually.* Apply strong contracting expertise across master agreements, SaaS and software licenses, statements of work, amendments, and confidentiality agreements.### **Execute and Govern Sourcing Initiatives*** Manage RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP), from requirements development through supplier selection.* Partner with Legal, Finance, IT, and business teams to ensure appropriate governance, risk awareness, and compliance.* Monitor vendor and contract performance, including SLA adherence and issue remediation.### **Leverage Data & Market Insight*** Use data, analytics, and market benchmarking to inform sourcing strategies and negotiation positions.* Maintain commercial intelligence on pricing, contract terms, and market trends.* Continuously improve sourcing processes, tools, and best practices to drive efficiency and consistency.### **Collaborate & Influence*** Build strong, trusted relationships with suppliers, internal partners, and senior leaders.* Communicate sourcing progress, outcomes, and risks clearly to the CIO and key stakeholders.* Operate effectively within a matrixed and multicultural environment.### **Build Capability & Share Expertise*** Serve as a subject‐matter expert and advisor on IT sourcing and contracting.* Mentor and support colleagues and cross‐functional teams.* Enable consistent delivery through shared tools, playbooks, and best‐practice guidance.**What We’re Looking For*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.* Extensive experience in IT strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or a related discipline.* Demonstrated success leading complex IT sourcing initiatives and negotiating high‐value contracts.* Proven ability to deliver sustained cost savings and improve commercial outcomes.* Strong analytical capability, including experience using data to support sourcing strategies and negotiations.* Ability to influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, including senior leadership.* Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder‐engagement skills.* Experience working within large, matrixed, and/or global organizations.* Comfort operating in environments with ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving business needs.* Willingness to travel as business needs require.**Why Join Us*** High visibility and partnership with IT and enterprise leadership* Opportunity to shape how a complex organization engages with technology suppliers* Meaningful responsibility with real financial and strategic impact* Collaborative environment that values expertise, judgment, and results**Additional Job Details****Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec** Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: Shift Schedule****No Soliciting**Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
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