Senior IT Procurement Strategist

The Senior IT Procurement Analyst will support Inspire Brands’ strategic technology procurement initiatives, coordinating the full contract lifecycle management, ongoing supplier relationship management process, and contract negotiation activities. This role collaborates closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings, while ensuring compliance with organizational objectives and driving value through effective sourcing and contract negotiation strategies. Responsibilities Drive the management of the IT Contract Lifecycle, overseeing administration of the Contract Management System and ensuring effective governance throughout all contract phases. Prepare procurement managers for negotiation of agreements for IT hardware, software, and services, including amendments and revisions. Take ownership of analytics supporting both short- and long-term IT contracts to secure optimal cost savings and service levels for Inspire Brands. Design and deliver advanced reporting for the IT agreement renewal pipeline, providing key insights and recommendations to IT leadership and stakeholders through seamless power BI Dashboards. Advance the development and preparation of documentation for critical IT Procurement projects, RFPs, and RFIs, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. Oversee regular reporting and KPI tracking to drive supplier accountability and continuous improvement. Serve as the primary liaison with Legal Operations Management, providing expert guidance on contract matters and risk mitigation strategies. Lead the IT Contractor Tracking, Reporting, and Onboarding Process, streamlining operations and ensuring effective integration of contractor resources into Inspire’s IT environment. Education And Experience Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and/or 4 Year degree in Computer Science or related field 6+ experience years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, or related IT discipline Proven expertise in contract negotiation, lifecycle management and managing strategic relationships with IT vendors, legal teams and technology leaders Knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and procurement systems Proficiency in PowerBI dashboard development and ongoing maintenance REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS Or ABILITIES Excellent planning, organization, and follow-through skills Strong negotiation and organization skills Ability to work with cross functional teams, including legal, accounting, operations and management Ability to support IT Procurement related Projects, RFPs and RFIs Ability to drive closure to vendor contract negotiations balancing the commitment to budgets Proficient with Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Team player able to negotiate with users and members of IT to achieve results Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate information to various audiences, including executive leadership Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inspire