Procurement Manager

ApTask; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT consulting is looking for a Procurement Manager to optimize their vendor management processes within the IT and engineering sectors. This integral role focuses on strategic sourcing and driving cost efficiencies while collaborating with internal stakeholders. Candidates should have a comprehensive background in procurement, along with excellent communication skills and experience with ERP systems. Join a dynamic team and drive impactful procurement practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years procurement experience with IT or Engineering focus.
• Strong understanding of IT vendor landscapes and sourcing models.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT and engineering.
• Build and manage vendor relationships, including negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance and enforce compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Strategic Sourcing

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Market Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa)

Job description

This range is provided by ApTask. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and vendor management initiatives within the IT and Engineering domains. This role will be pivotal in optimizing supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring procurement practices align with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT and engineering-related goods and services (hardware, software, services, contractors, etc.)
• Build and manage vendor relationships, including negotiation of pricing, SLAs, and contract terms
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across engineering, IT, finance, and legal to align procurement efforts with business needs
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards
• Conduct market research and benchmark pricing to ensure competitive procurement practices
• Lead RFP, RFQ, and vendor selection processes for large-scale or critical projects
• Implement procurement best practices, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and reporting
• Manage procurement budgets, forecast, and spend analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of procurement experience, with at least 3+ years focused on IT and/or Engineering categories
• Strong understanding of IT and engineering vendor landscapes, contract structures, and sourcing models
• Proven track record of successful negotiations and vendor performance management
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, etc.)

Preferred:

• Experience in a technology-driven or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with software licensing, cloud services, or engineering service agreements

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Financial Services

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