IT Procurement Partner (Hybrid)

Experian; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package

Bonus plan

Medical, dental, vision, 401K

Remote/hybrid/in-office flexibility

Flexible time off including volunteer,

Job summary

Experian is seeking an experienced IT procurement professional to lead end-to-end strategic sourcing across indirect technology categories. The role partners with IT and business leaders to shape category strategies, optimize supplier performance, and maximize value and innovation from technology investments.

Reporting to the Lead IT Procurement Director, this hybrid position requires onsite presence up to two days per week from Allen, Texas or Costa Mesa, California.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology categories strategic procurement - XaaS/cloud, AI, and other technology solutions.
• Proven track record leading complex sourcing initiatives, including RFXs.
• Solid understanding and experience of technology contracting - drafting, redlining, commercial term negotiation, alignment of legal terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect technology categories.
• Serve as a category subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to IT and business stakeholders.
• Manage competitive sourcing events (RFX), develop sourcing strategies, evaluate proposals, and deliver clear, data-driven supplier recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, and commercial terms to achieve optimal outcomes while ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.
• Partner closely with IT, Legal, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to support contract development, onboarding, and governance.
• Build and sustain strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement, innovation, and performance management.
• Identify, develop, and implement cost-optimization and value-creation initiatives across assigned categories.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies models to inform sourcing strategies and enable innovation.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor management

Tools

CLM platforms

Strategic sourcing tools

Job description

• Job Posting - Salary Range: $89,865 - $155,767
• Department: Procurement
• Schedule: Full Time
• Compensation: USD 89865 - USD 155767 - yearly

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Job Description

Reporting to the Lead IT Procurement Director and operating in a hybrid capacity from our Allen, Texas or Costa Mesa, California office typically requiring onsite presence up to two days per week. You will play a critical part in driving strategic sourcing excellence across our technology landscape. You will partner with IT and business leaders to shape category strategies, optimize supplier performance, and ensure we maximize both value and innovation from its technology investments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect technology categories
• Serve as a category subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to IT and business stakeholders.
• Manage competitive sourcing events (RFX), develop sourcing strategies, evaluate proposals, and deliver clear, data-driven supplier recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, and commercial terms to achieve optimal outcomes while ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.
• Partner closely with IT, Legal, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to support contract development, onboarding, and governance.
• Build and sustain strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement, innovation, and performance management.
• Identify, develop, and implement cost-optimization and value-creation initiatives across assigned categories.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies models to inform sourcing strategies and enable innovation.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology categories strategic procurement - XaaS/cloud, AI, and other technology solutions
• Proven track record leading complex sourcing initiatives, including RFXs
• Solid understanding and experience of technology contracting - drafting, redlining, commercial term negotiation, alignment of legal terms.
• Experience in a role influencing and partnering with senior cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with strategic sourcing tools and CLM platforms.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, global, matrixed environment.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays

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