Procurement Lead

247Hire; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

247Hire is seeking a Procurement Lead based in New York, NY, which involves developing sourcing strategies for technology categories such as cloud services and enterprise software.

Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of procurement experience, proficiency with procurement platforms like Ariba, and strong relationships with technology vendors. This role will be key in managing significant sourcing events and enhancing procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement experience focusing on technology sourcing.
• Proven success in negotiations with major technology vendors.
• Strong knowledge of cloud consumption models and technology contracting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for technology categories.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders on procurement plans.
• Manage sourcing events, including RFPs and vendor negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation with technology vendors

Sourcing strategies development

Supplier management

Digital procurement platforms

Software licensing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Ariba

e-Sourcing tools

Job description

Procurement Lead Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies focused on technology categories such as cloud services, enterprise software, and IT consulting.


• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to align procurement plans with technological objectives and project roadmaps.


• Manage high-stakes sourcing events including RFPs and negotiations, securing agreements with major technology vendors.


• Drive cost reduction, process enhancements, and innovative supplier solutions, utilizing market insights and benchmarking.


• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and key suppliers, fostering strategic partnerships and collaboration.

Procurement Lead Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; a master’s degree is preferred.


• At least 8 years of progressive procurement experience with a focus on technology sourcing and supplier management.


• Proven success negotiating with major global technology vendors like AWS, Microsoft, and Salesforce.


• Proficiency with digital procurement platforms, such as Ariba, and experience with e-Sourcing tools.


• Strong knowledge of software licensing, cloud consumption models, and technology contracting frameworks.