IT Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Associate

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IT Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Associate

OVERVIEW / SUMMARY

The IT Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Associate will be responsible for leading and executing procurement strategies for Information Technology hardware, software, and services. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, identifying cost-saving opportunities, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and collaborating with internal departments to meet business needs.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills, a foundational understanding of indirect spend categories, and experience supporting or managing procurement and strategic sourcing processes within a team environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive sourcing strategies for Information Technology products and services across business units.

• Identify and achieve value creation and cost-saving opportunities, including redundancy reduction and tail-spend control.

• Report key performance indicators and sourcing results to senior leadership.

• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal business partners to understand requirements and ensure alignment.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, manage supplier performance against KPIs, conduct business reviews, and drive continuous improvement.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of buyers and support coordination with global purchasing partners.

• Provide guidance, establish clear performance objectives, manage workload distribution, and foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

• Lead and execute complex strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.

• 0–3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Commodity Management, or Program Management, preferably within the automotive industry.

• Strong leadership, purchasing, and contract negotiation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization and translate detailed information into clear, concise executive summaries.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present insights clearly to various audiences.

• Foundational knowledge of Information Technology categories, including hardware, software, and IT services.

• Experience leading and successfully executing complex strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations.

• Highly adaptable and resourceful, with the ability to manage changing priorities and thrive in ambiguous environments.

• Recent graduates with 2–3 years of IT experience and a strong interest in receiving training in this area may also be considered.

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