Senior Procurement Manager - IT
$120,000–$170,000 year
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Senior IT Procurement Manager responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing complex hardware procurement across compute, networking, storage, and infrastructure. Partners with engineering, data center, and finance to translate technical requirements into actionable sourcing strategies and commercial outcomes. Leads RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, negotiates OEM and VAR agreements, and manages multiple vendor engagements with attention to timelines, SLAs, and lifecycle support. Maintains supplier scorecards, analyzes spend and KPIs for cost optimization, and mentors junior specialists. Requires 8+ years in procurement/sourcing with hardware focus and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; proficiency with ERP/procurement software, spend analytics, and structured sourcing methodologies; certifications (CPSM/CIPS) preferred. Note: immigration sponsorship not offered for this opening.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management with significant focus on hardware or infrastructure categories
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field
- Proven experience sourcing enterprise hardware including servers, GPUs, networking gear, and/or storage systems
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills across OEM and VAR channel structures
- Familiarity with hardware lifecycle management, NCNR terms, allocation dynamics, and supply chain risk
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technical stakeholders and translate engineering requirements into sourcing strategies
- Experience with procurement software, ERP systems, and spend analytics tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
- Excellent communication and cross-functional stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with structured sourcing methodologies (e.g., 7-step sourcing) preferred
- Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred but not required
- immigration sponsorship is not offered for this opening
Additional Requirements
- Immigration sponsorship not offered for this opening.
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