Senior Procurement IT Category Manager

PerkinElmer; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a seasoned IT Procurement leader to drive global IT software and SaaS procurement, including licensing optimization and renewal strategies. The role requires partnering with IT, finance, and legal teams to challenge licensure needs, consolidate applications, and secure terms that align with company guidelines.

You will manage complex software agreements, benchmark market terms, and lead a governance process for executive sign-off.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in a procurement or buying role.
• 10+ years of experience supporting IT and technology categories
• Experience supporting procurement categories on a global scale
• Experience managing procurement activities for fleet or a closely related commodity

Responsibilities

• Lead IT procurement initiatives focusing on software and SaaS, including license optimization.
• Collaborate with IT, finance, legal and business stakeholders to streamline applications and reduce TCO.
• Develop proactive renewal strategies and leverage timelines for favorable terms.
• Negotiate complex software agreements that reflect fair market value and business needs.
• Provide contracting market intelligence and benchmarking to ensure compliant terms.
• Possess a consulting mindset with structured, analytical problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strategic IT Procurement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Contract Negotiation

Vendor Management

Renewal Planning

Market Benchmarking

Strong Communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

eSourcing tools

Procure-to-Pay tools

Job description

Purpose

This role will provide leadership for the company’s global IT Procurement category, owning the contracting and renewal process of IT agreements valued at more than $100M. Resource will collaborate cross-functionally with IT and business owners to critically challenge licensure needs, consolidate applications, and drive incremental cost reductions through sound procurement practices. Ensure all agreements are thoroughly negotiated and credibly benchmarked. Collaborate with legal, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure agreements meet company contracting guidelines and manage business risks. Lead IT Steerco Process governance, presenting final negotiated agreements to Executive Leadership Team approvers.

Responsibilities

• Strategic IT Procurement Expertise: Proven experience leading IT procurement initiatives, with a strong focus on software and SaaS categories, including application rationalization and license optimization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to partner with business stakeholders, IT, finance, and legal teams to identify redundant applications, streamline software portfolios, and drive business process changes that reduce license counts and total cost of ownership.
• Renewal Management & Planning: Skilled in developing proactive renewal strategies, including early engagement with stakeholders, risk mitigation planning, and leveraging renewal timelines to maximize negotiation leverage.
• Advanced Negotiation Skills: Track record of robustly challenging suppliers, negotiating complex software agreements, and securing favorable terms that reflect fair market value and align with business needs.
• Contracting & Market Intelligence: Deep understanding of software licensing models, contract structures, and benchmarking practices to ensure commercial terms are competitive and compliant.
• Consulting Background Preferred: Experience in a consulting environment is highly desirable, bringing a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.

Basic Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in a procurement or buying role
• 10+ years of experience supporting IT and technology categories
• Experience supporting procurement categories on a global scale
• Experience managing procurement activities for fleet or a closely related commodity
• Bachelors Degree
• Strong communications & presentation skills
• Experience working in SAP or a similar ERP system, skills with MS Office, familiarity with eSourcing and Procure 2 Pay tools

The annualcompensation range for this full-time position is $165,000.00 to $190,000.00. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.