Strategic IT Sourcing Lead: Spend, Negotiations & Delivery

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 62,694 - 107,633; Full time

Job summary

Duke University and Duke Health System is seeking an IT Sourcing Manager to lead long‑term planning and strategy for IT spend categories. You will drive negotiations, supplier management, and enterprise‑wide sourcing initiatives to reduce costs and improve service.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of procurement experience, with strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills. Collaboration with legal, risk, and finance teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Five years of contract administration or procurement experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead negotiations and supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of IT categories (software, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, hardware).

Responsibilities

• Lead IT sourcing strategies and category plans.
• Negotiate and manage IT supplier contracts and SLAs.
• Coordinate cross-functional sourcing activities.
• Develop and implement enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage risk.
• Collaborate with legal, regulatory, risk, information security, and finance.
• Hire and supervise sourcing analysts.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Project management

Vendor management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Duke University and Duke Health System is seeking an IT Sourcing Manager to lead long‑term planning and strategy for IT spend categories. You will drive negotiations, supplier management, and enterprise‑wide sourcing initiatives to reduce costs and improve service.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of procurement experience, with strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills. Collaboration with legal, risk, and finance teams is essential.