Strategic IT & Indirect Procurement Lead

CMA CGM; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition repayment

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CMA CGM Group in Norfolk, VA seeks a Sr. Manager of Corporate Services Procurement to lead IT indirect procurement—covering software, hardware, cloud services, and IT service agreements—while deploying SAP Ariba and driving cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with IT, finance, and business units to align procurement strategies with technology roadmaps and business goals, and manage vendor relations and contracts for optimal terms.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading IT indirect procurement across software, hardware, cloud services, and telecom.
• Strong contract negotiation skills and vendor management experience.
• Ability to develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT indirect procurement activities, including sourcing, contracting, and management of technology services.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships to secure favorable terms.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with organizational goals and tech roadmaps.
• Analyze spend data to identify savings opportunities and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and business units to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
• Deploy SAP Ariba and other cross-functional procurement initiatives and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

IT procurement practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

BVD

Job description

CMA CGM Group in Norfolk, VA seeks a Sr. Manager of Corporate Services Procurement to lead IT indirect procurement—covering software, hardware, cloud services, and IT service agreements—while deploying SAP Ariba and driving cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with IT, finance, and business units to align procurement strategies with technology roadmaps and business goals, and manage vendor relations and contracts for optimal terms.