Strategic IT Procurement Lead for Software & Cloud Security

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR IT Procurement is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships for software, cloud, cybersecurity, hardware, and professional services. This role partners with IT, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, and Enterprise Architecture to maximize value from technology investments.

The position drives category strategies, complex sourcing, governance, and mentoring of procurement professionals, ensuring compliance and alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline; 8+ years in strategic sourcing, IT procurement, vendor management, contract negotiation, or tech procurement.
• 5+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team management experience.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating enterprise software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and technology services agreements.
• Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and managing strategic supplier relationships in a corporate IT environment.
• Experience supporting enterprise technology procurement programs and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for software, cloud services, cybersecurity, telecommunications, hardware, and technology services.
• Lead supplier evaluations, RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, commercial negotiations, and contract awards.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and spend assessments to identify cost savings and value creation opportunities.
• Manage relationships with strategic technology suppliers and service providers; lead supplier performance reviews and governance activities.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and business leaders to support technology initiatives and contract execution.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Cost optimization

Vendor relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, IT, Engineering, or related

Professional certifications CPSM, CPM, CPSD, CSCP, PMP, ITAM, SAM, FinOps

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement platforms

Spend analytics tools

Contract management solutions

Supplier management systems

Job description

KBR IT Procurement is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships for software, cloud, cybersecurity, hardware, and professional services. This role partners with IT, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, and Enterprise Architecture to maximize value from technology investments.

The position drives category strategies, complex sourcing, governance, and mentoring of procurement professionals, ensuring compliance and alignment with