Manager, Procurement

ICE Clear Europe Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is seeking a proactive leader to manage software procurement across a global organization. This role focuses on strategic sourcing, category management and driving cost reductions through effective vendor negotiations.

The ideal candidate will guide cross-functional teams, work with legal and leadership, and mentor Procurement Analysts to optimize terms, manage risk, and ensure compliant purchasing practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years indirect procurement experience in software spend at a large global org.
• Proven track record negotiating complex software agreements including pricing, licensing and terms.
• Strong analytical skills with large data sets and actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and ethical purchasing practices.
• Proficiency in Oracle Cloud, ServiceNow, Tableau and AI-driven process automation.

Responsibilities

• Own the software procurement category, spend and processes.
• Lead negotiation and contract management for large, complex software agreements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, legal, senior leadership and suppliers on requirements and negotiations.
• Lead, mentor and support a team of Procurement Analysts.
• Analyze full category spend to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and improve terms.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Category management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle Cloud

ServiceNow

Tableau

AI automation tools

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) is looking for a highly motivated and proactive leader with exceptional analytical, communication and business acumen skills to join our dynamic Procurement team. This person must have deep expertise in strategic sourcing and category management, with a proven ability to manage complex, high value software spend in a global organization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate success in driving cost optimization, exceeding savings targets, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient and compliant procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the software procurement category, all related spend and processes
• Lead negotiation and contract management for large-scale, complex software agreements, driving stronger commercial terms, meaningful cost reductions, and lower risk exposure
• Work closely with stakeholders, the legal team, senior leadership, and suppliers to define requirements and strategize on contract negotiations
• Lead, mentor and support a team of Procurement Analysts
• Proactively analyze full category spend with the goal of increasing efficiencies, reducing costs and improving terms
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with procurement practices and supplier relationships
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities
• Learn the specifics of all purchasing categories and be able to back up other team members as necessary

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of indirect Procurement experience in managing the software purchasing spend category at a large global organization
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex, high-value software agreements, including pricing, licensing, and commercial terms
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret large data sets and drive actionable insights
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment to meet multiple competing and critical deadlines
• Must be efficient in problem solving and identifying workarounds
• Must possess sound judgment and meet ethical obligations to perform purchasing duties on behalf of the company
• Strong proficiency in Oracle Cloud, ServiceNow, Tableau, and AI-driven process automation.

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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.