Global IT Procurement Leader - Software & Licensing

1US0 PerkinElmer U.S. LLC; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Senior Procurement IT Category Manager to lead the global IT procurement program, focusing on software and SaaS categories, licensing optimization, and renewal strategies. This role collaborates with IT, finance, and legal teams to secure favorable terms and drive cost reductions for high-value agreements.

The position supports cross-functional stakeholders across the US, including remote work options, and requires 10+ years in IT procurement with a strategic, analytical

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in a procurement or buying role.
• 10+ years of experience supporting IT and technology categories.
• Experience supporting procurement categories on a global scale.
• Experience managing procurement activities for fleet or a closely related commodity.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong communications & presentation skills.
• Experience working in SAP or a similar ERP system, skills with MS Office, familiarity with eSourcing and Procure 2 Pay tools.

Responsibilities

• Strategic IT Procurement Expertise: Proven experience leading IT procurement initiatives, with a strong focus on software and SaaS categories, including application rationalization and license optimization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to partner with business stakeholders, IT, finance, and legal teams to identify redundant applications, streamline software portfolios, and drive business process changes that reduce license counts and total cost of ownership.
• Renewal Management & Planning: Skilled in developing proactive renewal strategies, including early engagement with stakeholders, risk mitigation planning, and leveraging renewal timelines to maximize negotiation leverage.
• Advanced Negotiation Skills: Track record of robustly challenging suppliers, negotiating complex software agreements, and securing favorable terms that reflect fair market value and align with business needs.
• Contracting & Market Intelligence: Deep understanding of software licensing models, contract structures, and benchmarking practices to ensure commercial terms are competitive and compliant.
• Consulting Background Preferred: Experience in a consulting environment is highly desirable, bringing a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strong communications

Presentation skills

Global procurement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Procure to Pay tools

MS Office

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a Senior Procurement IT Category Manager to lead the global IT procurement program, focusing on software and SaaS categories, licensing optimization, and renewal strategies. This role collaborates with IT, finance, and legal teams to secure favorable terms and drive cost reductions for high-value agreements.

The position supports cross-functional stakeholders across the US, including remote work options, and requires 10+ years in IT procurement with a strategic, analytical