Information Technology Procurement Manager

This is a contract and Onsite role through Magnit Global with one of the world’s leading Global Engineering companies. This is NOT a C2C opportunity and is on W-2.

Client Details

Job Position : IT Portfolio Manager

Client : Black & Veatch

Location : Overland Park, Kansas

Duration : 6 Months

Job Summary:

The Indirect Procurement IT Portfolio Sourcing Manager is a strategic procurement leader who manages a portfolio of related spend categories. This role develops and executes multi‑year category strategies that secure best value, quality, and service delivers measurable cost optimization, reduces risk, and aligns sourcing outcomes to business goals. The IT Portfolio Sourcing Manager acts as the bridge between suppliers and internal teams, driving efficiency and innovation across assigned commodity groups through analysis, negotiation, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and implement global/divisional sourcing strategies and portfolio roadmaps for IT Spend Portfolios, including demand shaping, supply‑market analysis, and multi‑year plans.
• Identify, select, negotiate with, and manage relationships with key suppliers; establish Vendor Management rituals, QBRs, and joint improvement initiatives in partnership with the Vendor Relationship Management Team.
• Perform cost analysis, TCO/should‑cost modeling, benchmarking, and deliver year‑over‑year savings and value realization (savings, cost avoidance, productivity, rebates, credits).
• Assess and mitigate supply base risks (financial, geopolitical, cybersecurity, ESG); drive dual‑sourcing, contractual protections, and business continuity plans.
• Partner with Operations, Legal, Finance, InfoSec, Architecture/Engineering, and Business Stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with the strategy, objectives, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor supplier and internal performance in accordance with portfolio KPIs; ensure SLA adherence and continuous improvement.
• Leverage enterprise‑wide spend to achieve scale efficiencies and synergies across related categories; create category playbooks and standardized toolkits (RFx templates, evaluation criteria, negotiation levers).
• Lead end‑to‑end RFx events, negotiations, and contracting (NDA, MSA, SOW, DPA, CO); ensure terms reflect commercial objectives, risk posture, and service‑level commitments.
• Maintain contract lifecycle controls; enforce policy, delegated authorities, and approval workflows; support audit readiness and regulatory requirements.
• Use spend analytics, market intelligence, and scenario modeling to inform strategies; track benefits realization and variance to plan.
• Advance supplier‑enabled innovation, diversity programs, and sustainability goals; pilot new technologies and business models where relevant.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in RFx management, complex contract negotiation, TCO analysis, and supplier performance management.
• Proficiency with eSourcing, contract lifecycle, and P2P platforms; strong Excel/analytics and financial acumen.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and change leadership skills; ability to influence at multiple levels.
• Risk management mindset with experience implementing mitigation strategies across a supply base.
• Industry experience is a plus but not required.

Education/Certificates

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, typically demonstrated by 7–10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or category management with portfolio responsibility across indirect and/or direct materials.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, PMP) and experience supporting IT categories (software/SaaS, cloud, hardware, and services) are a plus.