Indirect Procurement Manager – IT Procurement

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Manager to lead IT procurement, software licensing, and SaaS contract negotiations in a fast-paced tech environment.

You will manage end-to-end procurement activities, collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations, and drive cost savings while ensuring policy compliance and supplier performance.

Formación

• 5+ years of IT procurement / indirect procurement experience.
• Strong experience with software licensing and SaaS agreements.
• Experience in vendor management, sourcing, contract negotiation, and renewals.
• Understanding of IT products, services, software, and technology contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for IT and technology-related services.
• Lead sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and renewals.
• Manage software licensing and SaaS agreements, including pricing, terms, usage, and renewals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with technology vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, SLAs, and other commercial agreements.
• Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Monitor vendor performance, spend, contracts, and renewal timelines.
• Identify cost-saving and supplier optimization opportunities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and contractual requirements.
• Support contract reviews, RFP/RFQ processes, and supplier selection.
• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and recommendations for management.

Conocimientos

IT procurement

Indirect procurement

Software licensing

SaaS agreements

Vendor management

Sourcing

Contract negotiation

Renewals

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

IT products knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Finance

Herramientas

Procurement platforms

ERP systems

Spend-management tools

Descripción del empleo

Start: ASAP

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Manager with strong experience in IT procurement, software licensing, and SAS/SaaS agreements. The ideal candidate will manage the procurement lifecycle, negotiate vendor agreements, drive cost savings, and partner with IT and business stakeholders to support technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for IT and technology-related services.
• Lead sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and renewals.
• Manage software licensing and SaaS agreements, including pricing, terms, usage, and renewals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, SLAs, and other commercial agreements.
• Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and procurement needs.
• Monitor vendor performance, spend, contracts, and renewal timelines.
• Identify cost-saving and supplier optimization opportunities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and contractual requirements.
• Support contract reviews, RFP/RFQ processes, and supplier selection.
• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and recommendations for management.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT Procurement / Indirect Procurement.
• Strong experience with software licensing and SaaS agreements.
• Experience in vendor management, sourcing, contract negotiation, and renewals.
• Strong understanding of IT products, services, software, and technology contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting automotive, mobility, or technology organizations.
• Experience with enterprise software vendors and technology services.
• Experience with procurement platforms, ERP systems, or spend-management tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on IT/Indirect Procurement professional with strong experience managing software licensing, SaaS agreements, vendor negotiations, and technology spend in an enterprise environment.