IT Sourcing Lead / Director (Technology Procurement)

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending账户

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. seeks an executive-ready IT Sourcing Lead / Director to drive strategic technology procurement initiatives across a complex enterprise.

The role operates as an individual contributor delivering high-value sourcing, vendor engagements, and contract negotiations. Hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite weekly in New York/New Jersey or Colorado, collaborating with senior technology leadership to shape sourcing strategies and manage cross-functional governance for durable

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years IT procurement experience in a Fortune 500 or equivalent enterprise.
• Proven track record owning strategic IT sourcing events end-to-end.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior executives.
• Ability to navigate Legal, Infosec, Risk, Compliance governance.
• Experience with enterprise P2P tools such as SAP Ariba preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic IT sourcing cycles from intake to contract execution.
• Partner with Legal, Infosec, Compliance and Finance to drive value.
• Prepare executive summaries and business cases for CTOs and CFOs.

Job description

IT Sourcing Lead / Director (Technology Procurement)

Location: Preferred: New York / New Jersey / Colorado (Hybrid – 2 days onsite weekly)

Pay Rate: $52.00 – $62.00 / hour W2

Duration: 6-Month Contract (Strong pathway to Full-Time Conversion based on performance)

Employment Terms: STRICTLY DIRECT W2 ONLY. No Corp-to-Corp (C2C), no third parties, and no C2C/W2 agency referrals. Individual Contributor Role.

Position Overview

We are seeking an executive-ready, highly strategic IT Sourcing Lead / Director to join our global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement team. Operating in an individual contributor capacity, you will serve as a trusted advisor and commercial partner to senior technology leadership—driving high-value IT strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and vendor engagements across a complex enterprise ecosystem.

This 6-month contract role is intentionally designed as a potential pathway to permanent conversion. You will manage end-to-end strategic sourcing cycles while navigating cross-functional partner networks including Legal, Information Security, Risk Management, and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Your daily responsibilities will be balanced across three primary pillars:

1. Business Relationship Management & Demand Intake (~33%)

   • Partner directly with senior business, functional, and technology stakeholders (VPs, SVPs, C-suite) to understand upcoming business needs and technical requirements.
   • Lead sourcing demand intake, evaluate market capabilities, and coordinate the progression of enterprise-wide IT sourcing initiatives.

2. Cross-Functional Execution & Workflow Management (~33%)

   • Manage hands‑on sourcing workflows through a highly matrixed enterprise structure.
   • Coordinate seamlessly with internal partner teams—including Legal, Information Security, Compliance, and Risk Management—to drive contracts from intake to execution.
   • Prepare concise executive summaries, business cases, and commercial proposals for presentation to Chief Technology Officers, CFOs, and executive leaders.

3. Strategic Sourcing, Market Research & Supplier Negotiations (~33%)

   • Conduct rigorous supplier research and benchmarking to formulate competitive go‑to‑market strategies.
   • Lead commercial and contractual negotiations for high‑value technology agreements to secure optimal commercial terms, pricing models, and service level agreements (SLAs).

Target IT Categories

We are seeking strong domain expertise in two or three of the following core technology categories:

• Software (Enterprise SaaS, Cloud Licenses, On‑Premise)
• IT Professional Services & Consulting
• Compute & Cloud Infrastructure
• Storage
• Networking & Telecommunications

(Candidates with broader procurement experience in Contingent Workforce, Marketing, or Supply Chain are also encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimum IT procurement requirement).

Core Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of dedicated IT / Technology Procurement experience within a Fortune 500 or similarly complex, enterprise‑scale environment.
• Sourcing Mastery: Demonstrated track record owning strategic IT sourcing events from initial intake through strategy development, RFP execution, commercial negotiation, and final contract execution.
• Executive Presence: Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; proven ability to build trust and articulate complex commercial strategies to senior executives.
• Matrix Navigation: Proven success navigating complex internal governance processes (Legal, Infosec, Risk, Compliance) to maintain deal momentum.
• Platform Experience: Hands‑on proficiency with enterprise procure‑to‑pay (P2P) platforms such as SAP Ariba (or equivalent e‑sourcing tools) is strongly preferred.
• Industry Alignment: Prior experience in Financial Services or regulated corporate environments is preferred but not mandatory.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology, or a related field preferred.

Work Environment & Onsite Expectations

• Hybrid Schedule: Preferred candidates in New York, New Jersey, or Colorado will work on a hybrid schedule (2 days onsite weekly) to foster in‑person stakeholder relationships and align for full‑time conversion opportunities.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay