Manager, Procurement IT

BDO USA

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

BDO USA, P.C. is seeking a Procurement Manager, Information Technology to lead sourcing, contracting, and vendor governance for the firm's technology spend.

This role partners with IT, Information Security, Finance and Legal and owns the full lifecycle of IT procurement, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and services sourcing. The position requires building strategic IT partnerships, driving governance, and leading an onshore team to optimize cost, reduce risk, and improve

Qualifications

Eight or more years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management.
Five or more years in procurement focusing on IT/technology categories.
Experience negotiating enterprise software, SaaS, and cloud agreements.
Experience negotiating complex MSAs and SOWs with outside counsel or in-house legal support.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing, contracting, and vendor governance for IT spend.
Partner with IT, Information Security, Finance and Legal to enable technology strategy.
Negotiate software licensing, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and technology services.
Manage and develop IT procurement team and governance frameworks.

Skills

Strategic IT partnership

Vendor governance

Contract negotiations

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Technology procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Contract lifecycle management (CLM)

Job description

Job Summary

BDO USA, P.C. is seeking a Procurement Manager, Information Technology to lead sourcing, contracting, and vendor governance for the firm's technology spend. This role serves as a strategic partner to IT and owns the full lifecycle of IT procurement — from software licensing, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and technology services sourcing through commercial negotiations, contracting workflow, and supplier governance. The Procurement Manager partners closely with IT, Information Security, Finance, Legal, and the Supplier Onboarding & Governance function to enable technology strategy, optimize cost, reduce vendor risk, strengthen governance, and deliver a consistent stakeholder experience, while also leading and developing a team of procurement professionals.

Job Duties

Strategic IT Partnership & Decision Rights

Serves as a dedicated strategic partner to IT, translating technology priorities into sourcing strategies and commercial outcomes that support the firm's technology roadmap and service objectives
Operates within clearly defined decision rights: IT owns technology strategy, architecture, business and technical requirements, demand planning, asset lifecycle decisions, and service outcomes; Procurement owns sourcing discipline, competitive processes, commercial negotiations, and contracting workflow
Coordinates supplier governance responsibilities with the Supplier Onboarding & Governance leader, with this role accountable for technology-category performance, commercial obligations, and IT stakeholder alignment

Software & SaaS Sourcing

Leads sourcing and renewal negotiations for enterprise software licensing
Negotiates SaaS agreements covering pricing models, user tiers, consumption terms, auto-renewal clauses, and exit provisions
Evaluates licensing structures (subscription, perpetual, consumption-based) to optimize total cost of ownership

Cloud & Infrastructure Sourcing

Manages sourcing and contract negotiations for cloud service providers
Sources hardware, end-user devices, telecom, network, data center, infrastructure, and other technology services to support the firm's technology roadmap

Vendor Governance & Spend Analytics

Establishes and maintains IT vendor governance frameworks, including vendor scorecards, performance reviews, and risk tiering
Develops and maintains technology spend analytics and reporting to identify savings opportunities, contract consolidation, and budget variances
Partners with Information Security on cybersecurity procurement and software asset management (SAM), including license compliance, entitlement reconciliation, and audit readiness

Contract Negotiation

Leads negotiation of complex MSAs, SOWs, and amendments, coordinating with Legal on risk allocation, data protection, service levels, and indemnification terms
Drafts and negotiates terms related to service level agreements (SLAs), limitation of liability, termination rights, and data security/privacy obligations

Process Transformation & People Management

Leads process transformation and end-to-end redesign of IT procurement workflows — intake, sourcing, contracting, and renewal management — to improve cycle time, controls, and stakeholder experience
Executes procurement deliverables within the supplier onboarding workflow, ensuring sourcing, commercial, contracting, due diligence, and approval requirements are completed accurately and on time
Collaborates with IT to establish and maintain renewal and asset lifecycle management processes, including demand planning, utilization review, commercial planning, and timely renewal or exit decisions
Develops, implements, and adheres to service level agreements for procurement cycle time, responsiveness, and stakeholder experience; monitor performance and drive continuous improvement
Evaluates and implements procurement technology (source-to-pay, contract lifecycle management, spend analytics tools) to support the redesigned processes
Serves as an escalation point for vendor disputes, service failures, and contract non-compliance

Team Leadership & Development

Provides functional leadership, workload prioritization, and governance oversight for IT sourcing, technology contracts, vendor management, software licensing, and technology spend management
Manages, coaches, and develops a team of procurement professionals, setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and building bench strength
Leads and develops onshore and offshore procurement teams while supporting stakeholder alignment, issue resolution, training, and change management related to technology procurement, vendor governance, and procurement process improvement

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree required; focus in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or Finance, preferred
MBA or relevant advanced degree, preferred

Experience

Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management required, with at least
Five (5) or more years in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management focused specifically on IT/technology categories, preferred
Demonstrated experience negotiating enterprise software, SaaS, and cloud agreements, required
Experience negotiating complex MSAs and SOWs with outside counsel or in-house legal support, required
Professional services, accounting, or similarly regulated industry experience, preferred

License/Certifications

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or similar procurement certification, preferred

Software

Proficiency with procure-to-pay and contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, spend analytics tools, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), required

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Hands‑on fluency across IT asset management, software licensing, cloud consumption, cybersecurity, technology architecture, privacy, and complex technology commercial models
Strong working knowledge of software asset management (SAM) and license compliance practices
Working knowledge of cybersecurity procurement considerations, including data security, privacy, and third‑party risk requirements
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and vendor relationship management skills
Ability to lead cross‑functional process redesign initiatives and manage change across stakeholder groups
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present spend analytics and vendor performance to leadership
Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop procurement staff

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $130,000 - $140,000

Maryland Range: $130,000 - $140,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $130,000 - $140,000

About Us

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BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

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