Director, Technology Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
$165,000–$175,000 year
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Director, Technology Procurement & Strategic Sourcing for The Aspen Group leads enterprise-wide technology sourcing and supplier-management initiatives across SaaS, AI, IT services, telecom, hardware, and security. Partners with Legal, Security, Compliance, Finance, and Operations to align category strategies with corporate objectives, drive cost optimization, governance, risk mitigation, and executive-level supplier reviews. Responsibilities include developing multi-year category roadmaps, managing end-to-end sourcing activities (requirements gathering, RFx strategy, evaluations, contract structuring, onboarding), driving savings and working capital improvements, building scalable procurement processes, and leading a high-performance sourcing team. Essential skills include strategic sourcing, supplier governance, complex contract negotiations, financial modeling (TCO, business cases), stakeholder influence at executive levels, change-management, and proficiency with spend analytics, contract lifecycle management, e-sourcing tools, and procurement technologies. Education and experience requirements emphasize a bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), 10+ years in related roles, and demonstrated leadership in fast-growth environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field required
- MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or technology vendor management experience, including significant experience leading enterprise technology categories
- Demonstrated experience leading complex enterprise negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships in high-growth, fast-paced organizations
- Prior people leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams strongly preferred
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent preferred
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