Manager, IT Procurement

Cooksys; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Cooksys is seeking a senior IT procurement leader in Florida to establish and manage the IT procurement strategy aligned with corporate policy and project needs.

The role oversees full cycle IT purchases, supplier relationships, and cost-effective acquisitions, coordinating with CIO/CFO and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of business experience, including managing teams in asset management, procurement, or finance.
• Experience in middle-level management, working under the direction of senior management.
• Ability to manage and mentor supervisors, project leads, and technical staff.
• Proven experience in handling multiple, complex projects as a leader and subject matter expert.
• Strong communication skills, frequently collaborating with senior leadership such as CIO, CFO, or Chief Sourcing Officer.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and establish IT procurement strategies, processes, and procedures.
• Execute systematic processes for timely and cost-effective purchasing of IT products and services.
• Manage the IT procurement function, including purchase orders, vendor negotiations, and invoice coordination.
• Oversee the full cycle of IT purchases, agreements, and contracts from initiation to completion.
• Manage supplier relationships and service level agreements with vendors.
• Act as a liaison between IT and vendors for dispute resolution.
• Evaluate supplier base for cost‑saving opportunities.
• Identify and engage new suppliers to support IT requirements.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Team leadership

Vendor management

Budgeting & cost control

Communication with executives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting (or related)

Job description

Summary

This role is responsible for establishing and managing the IT procurement strategy, processes, and procedures in alignment with corporate policy, IT project requirements, and industry best practices. The position oversees the full cycle of IT purchases, manages supplier relationships, and ensures the timely and cost-effective acquisition of IT products and services.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and establish IT procurement strategies, processes, and procedures.
• Execute systematic processes for timely and cost-effective purchasing of IT products and services.
• Manage the IT procurement function, including purchase orders, vendor negotiations, and invoice coordination.
• Oversee the full cycle of IT purchases, agreements, and contracts from initiation to completion.
• Manage supplier relationships and service level agreements with vendors.
• Act as a liaison between IT and vendors for dispute resolution.
• Evaluate supplier base for cost‑saving opportunities.
• Identify and engage new suppliers to support IT requirements.

Required skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of business experience, including managing teams in asset management, procurement, or finance.
• Experience in middle-level management, working under the direction of senior management.
• Ability to manage and mentor supervisors, project leads, and technical staff.
• Proven experience in handling multiple, complex projects as a leader and subject matter expert.
• Strong communication skills, frequently collaborating with senior leadership such as CIO, CFO, or Chief Sourcing Officer.

Benefits

• Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with dental and vision coverage included.
• Life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum.
• Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia.
• Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life.
• 401(k) plan through The Standard, eligible after six months.