IT Procurement Manager

IT Procurement ManagerObject Technology Solutions, Inc (OTSI) has an immediate opening for a IT Procurement Manager (Overland Park, KS - Onsite)Major Responsibilities:Acts as the bridge between suppliers and internal teams, driving efficiency and innovation across assigned commodity groups through analysis, negotiation, and cross functional collaboration.Strategy Development: Create and implement global/divisional sourcing strategies and portfolio roadmaps for IT Spend Portfolios, including demand shaping, supply market analysis, and multi year plans.Supplier Management: Identify, select, negotiate with, and manage relationships with key suppliers; establish Vendor Management rituals, QBRs, and joint improvement initiatives in partnership with the Vendor Relationship Management Team.Cost Optimization: Perform cost analysis, TCO/should cost modeling, benchmarking, and deliver year over year savings and value realization (savings, cost avoidance, productivity, rebates, credits).Risk Management: Assess and mitigate supply base risks (financial, geopolitical, cybersecurity, ESG); drive dual sourcing, contractual protections, and business continuity plans.Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations, Legal, Finance, InfoSec, Architecture/Engineering, and Business Stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with the strategy, objectives, and compliance requirements.Performance Tracking: Monitor supplier and internal performance in accordance with portfolio KPIs; ensure SLA adherence and continuous improvement.Portfolio Focus: Leverage enterprise wide spend to achieve scale efficiencies and synergies across related categories; create category playbooks and standardized toolkits (RFx templates, evaluation criteria, negotiation levers).Sourcing Execution: Lead end to end RFx events, negotiations, and contracting (NDA, MSA, SOW, DPA, CO); ensure terms reflect commercial objectives, risk posture, and service level commitments.Governance & Compliance: Maintain contract lifecycle controls; enforce policy, delegated authorities, and approval workflows; support audit readiness and regulatory requirements.Data & Analytics: Use spend analytics, market intelligence, and scenario modeling to inform strategies; track benefits realization and variance to plan.Innovation & Sustainability: Advance supplier enabled innovation, diversity programs, and sustainability goals; pilot new technologies and business models where relevant.Skills and Abilities Required:Demonstrated expertise in RFx management, complex contract negotiation, TCO analysis, and supplier performance management.Proficiency with eSourcing, contract lifecycle, and P2P platforms; strong Excel/analytics and financial acumen.Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and change leadership skills; ability to influence at multiple levels.Risk management mindset with experience implementing mitigation strategies across a supply base.Industry experience is a plus but not required.Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, typically demonstrated by 7–10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or category management with portfolio responsibility across indirect and/or direct materials.Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, PMP) and experience supporting IT categories (software/SaaS, cloud, hardware, and services) are a plus.