IT Procurement Strategy Lead

PCORI Evaluation Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PCORI is seeking an IT Category Manager to lead cradle-to-grave procurement across SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise IT solutions. You will liaise with DIGITAL leadership, align procurement with technology roadmaps, security requirements, and organizational priorities to deliver best value and manage vendor relationships.

The role requires expert knowledge of IT contracts, market research, and negotiations; you will drive sourcing strategies and renewals, ensuring cost savings and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years procurement and category management experience.
• Experience with IT contracts and enterprise software licensing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT procurement across SaaS, cloud, and managed services.
• Develop RFPs, evaluate proposals, and negotiate contracts.
• Advise senior leadership on procurement strategy and risk.
• Manage renewals over $100K to secure cost savings.

Skills

Category management

Procurement lifecycle

Contract negotiation

Market research

IT contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PCORI is seeking an IT Category Manager to lead cradle-to-grave procurement across SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise IT solutions. You will liaise with DIGITAL leadership, align procurement with technology roadmaps, security requirements, and organizational priorities to deliver best value and manage vendor relationships.

The role requires expert knowledge of IT contracts, market research, and negotiations; you will drive sourcing strategies and renewals, ensuring cost savings and risk