VP, Strategic Tech Procurement

Northwestern Mutual; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Concierge service

Comprehensive benefits

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Vice President of Finance for Technology and Digital Procurement. This key role leads enterprise-wide sourcing and vendor strategy across technology domains, partnering closely with CIO/CDO and senior technology leaders.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in technology procurement and a proven track record of working with executive-level stakeholders. This role offers competitive compensation up to $240,000 with additional incentives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technology procurement, sourcing, or vendor management.
• Proven experience partnering with CIOs/CDOs and senior IT leaders.
• Deep understanding of modern technology ecosystems and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide sourcing and vendor strategy for technology.
• Serve as primary strategic partner for CIO and senior technology executives.
• Define and manage business-facing service level agreements and metrics.

Skills

Technology procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Executive presence

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Vice President of Finance for Technology and Digital Procurement. This key role leads enterprise-wide sourcing and vendor strategy across technology domains, partnering closely with CIO/CDO and senior technology leaders.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in technology procurement and a proven track record of working with executive-level stakeholders. This role offers competitive compensation up to $240,000 with additional incentives.