Manager, IT Procurement

Axelon Services Corporation; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation in Oakland, CA seeks a Manager, IT Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, category management, and contract governance. Hybrid work arrangement combines remote office work with Oakland-based needs as required by business demands.

The role focuses on optimizing spend, driving cost savings, diversity initiatives, and a green supply chain while influencing stakeholders to become trusted advisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (one year per year of college).
• 8+ years of total sourcing or related industry experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic portfolio and category plans to generate cost savings, deliver service excellence, optimize diversity spending, and manage total cost of ownership for key lines of business.
• Ensure governance of the contract approval process from creation through award.
• Oversee contract spend across multiple spend categories.
• Develop short- and long-term strategies for all spend categories within the portfolio.
• Lead complex cross-functional teams in executing strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Manage spend analysis, needs assessment, benchmarking, and business case development.
• Lead development and execution of negotiation strategies.
• Monitor and maximize customer satisfaction using standardized SLAs.
• Manage continuous improvement-based relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Establish SLAs to hold suppliers accountable for performance.
• Approve purchase orders and contracts from $500,000 to $10 million.
• Directly supervise Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders, and Sourcing Specialists.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Contract governance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

SAP/SRM

Job description

Overview

Manager, IT Procurement – Oakland, CA. Full-time Direct position. Hybrid work type (remote office and Oakland based on business needs).

Department overview and role context omitted for brevity in the consolidated description.

Key details

• Location: Oakland, CA
• Job function: Information Technology and Management
• Industries: Oil and Gas and Utilities
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Other
• Salary range: Bay Area – $140,000 to $207,000; MIDPOINT: $173,500

Position Summary

The Manager, IT Procurement drives the client experience by leading effective Strategic Sourcing strategies, category management, and contract governance. This role supports portfolio goals through cost savings, diversity, green supply chain, spend reduction, supplier consolidation, and standardization opportunities. Leads multiple spend categories within a portfolio and influences stakeholders to become trusted business advisors.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic portfolio and category plans to generate cost savings, deliver service excellence, optimize diversity spending, and manage total cost of ownership for key lines of business.
• Ensure governance of the contract approval process from creation through award.
• Oversee contract spend across multiple spend categories.
• Develop short- and long-term strategies for all spend categories within the portfolio.
• Lead complex cross-functional teams in executing strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Manage spend analysis, needs assessment, benchmarking, and business case development.
• Lead development and execution of negotiation strategies.
• Monitor and maximize customer satisfaction using standardized SLAs.
• Manage continuous improvement-based relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Establish SLAs to hold suppliers accountable for performance.
• Approve purchase orders and contracts from $500,000 to $10 million.
• Directly supervise Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders, and Sourcing Specialists.

Qualifications

• Minimum
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (one year of experience per year of college)
• 8 years of total sourcing or related industry experience; some roles may require technical/category experience
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriers
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills

• Desired
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Project management experience; utility industry experience
• Demonstrated category management and procurement transformation experience
• 2-3 years of supervisor experience
• SAP/SRM proficiency

Additional notes

Background information included salary disclosure and eligibility for discretionary incentive programs as described in the posting. This description preserves the original role context without translation or added facts.