IT Procurement Partner (Hybrid)

Experian; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible work environment

Flexible time off

Job summary

Experian in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a strategic sourcing professional to drive excellence across technology procurement. The role involves leading sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in technology categories, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record with complex sourcing. A flexible work environment is offered along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology categories strategic procurement, preferably XaaS/cloud and AI.
• Proven track record leading complex sourcing initiatives, including RFXs.
• Solid understanding of technology contracting and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across technology categories.
• Manage competitive sourcing events and deliver supplier recommendations.
• Build strong supplier relationships and implement cost-optimization initiatives.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Market analysis

Tools

Strategic sourcing tools

CLM platforms

Job 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.

Reporting to the Lead IT Procurement Director and operating in a hybrid capacity from our Costa Mesa, CA 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

Benefits and Compensation

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 also be eligible for a variable pay 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
• Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://myexperianbenefits.com/

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.