Strategic IT Procurement Leader: Software, Cloud & Security

Trinzic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinzic is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships across software, cloud, cybersecurity, and tech services. You will partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and cross-functional leaders to maximize value and align investments with business goals.

The role requires 8+ years in strategic IT procurement, strong negotiation, and leadership skills, with a focus on enterprise agreements and vendor risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, IT procurement, vendor management, or related function.
• 5+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team management experience.
• Experience negotiating enterprise software licensing, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, telecom, 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, hardware, and technology services.
• Lead supplier evaluations, RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, and contract awards.
• Manage relationships with strategic technology suppliers and service providers.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, governance activities, and issue resolution.
• Negotiate enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, and technology services agreements.
• Serve as trusted procurement advisor to IT leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance requirements, audit standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Analyze technology spend, supplier performance, and sourcing effectiveness to drive informed decisions.
• Lead procurement transformation, process improvements, and adoption of procurement technologies.
• Develop reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics to enhance visibility.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Financial analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/related

CPSM/CPM/CPSD/CSCP/PMP/ITAM/FinOps (certifications)

Tools

Deltek

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Coupa

ServiceNow

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trinzic is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships across software, cloud, cybersecurity, and tech services. You will partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and cross-functional leaders to maximize value and align investments with business goals.

The role requires 8+ years in strategic IT procurement, strong negotiation, and leadership skills, with a focus on enterprise agreements and vendor risk mitigation.