IT Procurement Partner (Hybrid)

Experian; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package and bonus plan

Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K

Flexible work environment

Flexible time off including volunteer time off and holidays

Job summary

Experian is seeking a strategic sourcing expert in technology procurement to work hybrid from the Allen, Texas office. In this role, you will lead sourcing initiatives, influence business strategies, and optimize supplier performance while ensuring compliance.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience leading complex procurement initiatives, a solid background in technology contracting, and the ability to partner with senior stakeholders. A great compensation package and flexible work arrangement are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology categories strategic procurement.
• Proven track record leading complex sourcing initiatives and RFXs.
• Solid understanding of technology contracting and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across technology categories.
• Serve as a category subject-matter expert and trusted advisor.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to achieve optimal outcomes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing expertise

Negotiation skills

Influencing senior stakeholders

Proficiency with strategic sourcing tools

Education

5+ years in technology procurement

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 Allen, Texas 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/Perks

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.

Benefits/Perks

• 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/

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