Indirect IT Spend & Software Contracts Leader

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutron Electronics, headquartered in Coopersburg, PA, seeks an Indirect Spend Category Manager to lead IT software contracts and technology spend. This role drives strategic sourcing, category management, and cost reduction across our indirect tech spend, partnering with Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to deliver value.

Responsibilities include developing three-year spend strategies, negotiating with suppliers, tracking KPIs, and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect spend and software/service contracts.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to partner with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Knowledge of IT procurement fundamentals and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop a three-year strategy for software indirect spend and drive savings.
• Lead supplier negotiations and set winning contract strategies.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to align objectives.
• Track KPIs and implement process improvements to reduce risk and increase efficiency.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field

Job description

Lutron Electronics, headquartered in Coopersburg, PA, seeks an Indirect Spend Category Manager to lead IT software contracts and technology spend. This role drives strategic sourcing, category management, and cost reduction across our indirect tech spend, partnering with Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to deliver value.

Responsibilities include developing three-year spend strategies, negotiating with suppliers, tracking KPIs, and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and