IT Procurement Manager

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE); Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Object Technology Solutions, Inc (OTSI) is seeking an IT Procurement Manager in Overland Park, KS (onsite). The role bridges suppliers and internal teams to drive strategic sourcing, cost savings, and risk management across IT categories.

Key duties include leading RFx events, negotiating contracts, and creating portfolio roadmaps aligned with business objectives. Strong stakeholder engagement and supplier governance are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in strategic sourcing or category management with portfolio responsibility across indirect/direct materials.
• Experience supporting IT categories (software/SaaS, cloud, hardware, services) is a plus.
• Proficiency with RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFx events, negotiations, and contracting (NDA, MSA, SOW, DPA, CO).
• Develop and manage IT spend portfolios and multi-year sourcing roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Operations, Legal, Finance, InfoSec, and Architecture/Engineering to align sourcing with strategy.

Skills

RFx Management

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Performance Mgmt

Excel Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

eSourcing

Contract Lifecycle Management

P2P Platforms

Job description

Overland Park, United States | Posted on 07/23/2026

OTSI is a global technology partner providing enterprise IT consulting, digital solutions, and managed services. We help organizations modernize complex technology landscapes, harness the power of data, and build scalable AI-led ecosystems to accelerate innovation and business growth. With over 26 years of experience, we consistently turn complex challenges into success stories through our strong technical capabilities and deep industry knowledge. Our global team of 1,800+ professionals, spread across 6 countries, delivers cutting-edge solutions for customers across Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Government, Hi-Tech, Telecom & Media, Manufacturing, and more.

• Data & Analytics (Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Data Migration, Data Modernization, Big Data, Analytics and BI)
• Cloud (Cloud Computing, Cloud Migration, Cloud-Native Architecture, Hybrid and Multi-Cloud)
• Quality Engineering (Manual Testing, Non-functional testing, Test Automation, Digital Testing)

• Manufacturing, Transportation, & Logistics
• Energy & Utilities
• Telecom & Media
• Government & Public Sector (FED, SLED, & Partners)
• Hi-Tech

Job Description

Object Technology Solutions, Inc (OTSI) has an immediate opening for a IT Procurement Manager

IT Procurement Manager (Overland Park, KS - Onsite)

• Acts as the bridge between suppliers andinternal teams, driving efficiency and innovation across assigned commoditygroups through analysis, negotiation, and cross functional collaboration.
• Create and implement global/divisional sourcingstrategies and portfolio roadmaps for IT Spend Portfolios, including demandshaping, supply market analysis, and multi year plans.
• Identify, select, negotiate with, and managerelationships with key suppliers; establish Vendor Management rituals, QBRs,and joint improvement initiatives in partnership with the Vendor RelationshipManagement Team.
• Perform cost analysis, TCO/should costmodeling, benchmarking, and deliver year over year savings and valuerealization (savings, cost avoidance, productivity, rebates, credits).
• Assess and mitigate supply base risks(financial, geopolitical, cybersecurity, ESG); drive dual sourcing, contractualprotections, and business continuity plans.
• Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Operations, Legal, Finance,InfoSec, Architecture/Engineering, and Business Stakeholders to align sourcingdecisions with the strategy, objectives, and compliance requirements.
• Performance Tracking
  • Monitor supplier and internal performance inaccordance with portfolio KPIs; ensure SLA adherence and continuousimprovement.
  • Leverage enterprise wide spend to achieve scaleefficiencies and synergies across related categories; create category playbooksand standardized toolkits (RFx templates, evaluation criteria, negotiationlevers).
  • Lead end to end RFx events, negotiations, andcontracting (NDA, MSA, SOW, DPA, CO); ensure terms reflect commercialobjectives, risk posture, and service level commitments.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Maintain contract lifecycle controls; enforcepolicy, delegated authorities, and approval workflows; support audit readinessand regulatory requirements.
  • Use spend analytics, market intelligence, andscenario modeling to inform strategies; track benefits realization and varianceto plan.
• Innovation & Sustainability
  • Advance supplier enabled innovation, diversityprograms, and sustainability goals; pilot new technologies and business modelswhere relevant.

• Demonstrated expertise in RFx management,complex contract negotiation, TCO analysis, and supplier performancemanagement.
• Proficiency with eSourcing, contract lifecycle,and P2P platforms; strong Excel/analytics and financial acumen.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication,and change leadership skills; ability to influence at multiple levels.
• Risk management mindset with experienceimplementing mitigation strategies across a supply base.
• Industry experience is a plus but not require

• Bachelor’sdegree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience may beconsidered in lieu of a degree, typically demonstrated by 7–10+ years ofprogressive experience in strategic sourcing or category management withportfolio responsibility across indirect and/or direct materials.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS,CSCP, PMP) and experience supporting IT categories (software/SaaS, cloud,hardware, and services) are a plus.

About us:

OTSI is a global technologypartner providing enterprise IT consulting, digital solutions, and managedservices. We help organizations modernize complex technology landscapes,harness the power of data, and build scalable AI-led ecosystems to accelerate innovationand business growth. With over 26 years of experience, we consistently turncomplex challenges into success stories through our strong technicalcapabilities and deep industry knowledge. Our global team of 1,800+professionals, spread across 6 countries, delivers cutting-edge solutions forcustomers across Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Transportation &Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Government,Hi-Tech, Telecom & Media, Manufacturing, and more.

• Data & Analytics (Data Architecture, Data Engineering, DataMigration, Data Modernization, Big Data, Analytics and BI)
• Cloud (Cloud Computing, Cloud Migration, Cloud-Native Architecture, Hybrid and Multi-Cloud)
• Quality Engineering (Manual Testing, Nonfunctional testing, TestAutomation, Digital Testing)

• Banking, Financial Services, & Insurance
• Energy & Utilities
• Healthcare & Lifesciences
• Government & Public Sector (FED, SLED, & Partners)