IT Procurement Manager

Michigan Farm Bureau; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package (medical, dental

401K

Job summary

Michigan Farm Bureau is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, contracting, and lifecycle management of technology goods and services across the enterprise. This role partners with IT, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to optimize cost, manage vendor relationships, and drive a scalable procurement framework for IT hardware, software, cloud services, and professional services.

The position requires seven+ years in procurement management, a Bachelor's degree, and strong IT

Qualifications

• BS/BA in business, IT, supply chain or related field or equivalent experience.
• Leadership and 7+ years in procurement management required.
• Strong knowledge of IT concepts, cloud, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, contracting, and lifecycle management of IT hardware, software, cloud services, and services.
• Negotiate vendor agreements, renewals, and SLAs to optimize value and mitigate risk.
• Manage relationships with software providers, MSPs, and cloud partners.
• Support budget planning, forecasting, and TCO tracking.
• Mentor procurement analysts and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement mgmt

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

IT concepts

IT infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT/SCM or related

Tools

CPSM

CTPE

PMP

Job description

IT Procurement Manager

The IT Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, contracting, and lifecycle management of technology goods and services to support enterprise business and technology objectives. This role ensures the effective acquisition of IT hardware, software, cloud services, and professional services through disciplined procurement practices that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and internal control requirements. The IT Procurement Manager partners closely with IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders to deliver value-driven vendor relationships, support budget planning and forecasting, and advance a consistent, transparent, and scalable IT procurement framework.

The IT Procurement Manager oversees the sourcing, negotiation, and management of technology goods and services that support the companys operations. This includes software licensing, cloud solutions, cybersecurity tools, infrastructure, and IT consulting services. The role ensures all procurement activities align with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and the companys strategic technology goals.

Develop and execute procurement strategies for IT hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, and telecommunications aligned with enterprise technology objectives.

Partner with IT, Finance, Compliance, and Legal to ensure vendor contracts meet security, data privacy, and regulatory standards.

Negotiate vendor agreements, renewals, and service-level commitments to achieve optimal value and mitigate risk.

Manage relationships with IT vendors, including software providers, managed service providers, and cloud partners.

Implement structured vendor performance management, including KPT tracking, quarterly business reviews and risk assessments.

Support IT budget planning through cost analysis, forecasting, and total cost of ownership (TCO) tracking.

Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and audit requirements.

Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and contract standardization.

Maintain up-to-date understanding of emerging insurance technology trends and market benchmarks.

Lead or mentor procurement analysts supporting IT sourcing activities.

Required

Bachelors degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain Management or related field and equivalent experience may be considered.

Leadership/Management experience required

Seven or more years of Procurement Management experience required

Knowledge of information technology concepts, techniques and processes required.

Strong understanding of cloud computing, cybersecurity frameworks, and IT infrastructure

Preferred

Certifications (Preferred): Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Technology Procurement Executive (CTPE), Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certifications may be considered.

Note

• Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

PM19

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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