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**Job Title:** Procurement Lead – IT Sourcing/Contracts
**Role Summary:**
Lead end‑to‑end IT sourcing and contract management for hardware, software, cloud, and professional services. Drive strategic vendor selection, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements, while collaborating with finance, legal, and IT stakeholders.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver cost‑effective, high‑quality IT solutions that support business goals.
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and continuous improvement of performance metrics.
- Conduct thorough market and risk analysis to inform sourcing decisions.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects with adherence to timelines and budgets.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for IT assets and services.
- Identify, evaluate, and select vendors based on risk, performance, and financial stability.
- Perform market research on pricing, emerging technologies, and sourcing opportunities.
- Lead negotiations to secure pricing, SLAs, delivery terms, and favorable contractual clauses.
- Draft, review, and administer IT contracts ensuring legal and corporate compliance.
- Coordinate with finance, legal, and IT to define requirements and align sourcing strategies.
- Document vendor agreements, risk assessments, and performance metrics.
- Monitor vendor performance, address issues, and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
**Required Skills:**
- Proven negotiation and contract management skills for complex IT agreements.
- Strong analytical thinking and data‑driven decision‑making.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/contract management systems.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, vendor management, and IT sourcing strategies.
- Understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance standards in IT procurement.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of corporate IT procurement, sourcing, or contract management experience.
- Preferred certifications: CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent.