Manager, IT Procurement

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Manager, IT Procurement in Oakland, CA. This full-time role involves overseeing strategic sourcing and contract governance to optimize cost savings and supplier relations. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of sourcing experience, with potential preference for an MBA. A hybrid work environment will be provided, balancing remote working with office attendance as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of total sourcing or related industry experience.
• Ability to lead complex cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic portfolio and category plans.
• Ensure governance of the contract approval process.
• Lead complex cross-functional teams in executing strategic sourcing.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Cross-functional team management

Negotiation strategies

Contract governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Supplier Relationship Management (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.