IT Procurement Leader: Strategic Sourcing & Contracts

Wolfspeed; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed seeks a Commodity Manager, IT Procurement to lead strategic sourcing for IT software, hardware and services. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial agreements, and drive procurement excellence in support of Wolfspeed's growth.

You will partner with Legal, Finance, and stakeholders, run end-to-end RFX processes, and identify cost savings while ensuring compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant analytical field.
• 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, or contract management focused on IT.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and achieve results without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with senior leadership.
• High integrity and ethical business practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT sourcing strategies across software, hardware, and services.
• Lead end-to-end RFX processes (RFI, RFQ, and RFP) including supplier evaluation.
• Manage IT agreements lifecycle including MSAs, SOWs, renewals, and negotiations.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and stakeholders to meet procurement objectives.
• Identify cost savings and process improvements while ensuring governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Negotiation

Relationship management

Ethical business

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, or another analytical discipline

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Procurement software

Job description

Wolfspeed seeks a Commodity Manager, IT Procurement to lead strategic sourcing for IT software, hardware and services. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial agreements, and drive procurement excellence in support of Wolfspeed's growth.

You will partner with Legal, Finance, and stakeholders, run end-to-end RFX processes, and identify cost savings while ensuring compliance and risk management.