Manager, IT Procurement | Oakland, CA (Hybrid)
We are seeking a dynamic Manager, IT Procurement to drive IT strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance. This role leads high-impact initiatives across multiple spend categories, influencing key stakeholders, optimizing supplier relationships, and delivering measurable results in cost savings, diversity spend, and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Lead portfolio and category strategies to optimize cost, service, and supplier performance.
- Oversee the full contract lifecycle, from creation to award, with accountability for major contracts ($500K–$10M).
- Manage supplier relationships through SLAs and performance governance.
- Develop and execute negotiation strategies for complex sourcing engagements.
- Drive spend analysis, benchmarking, business cases, and diversity / green supply chain initiatives.
- Lead and mentor a team of Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders, and Specialists.
- Partner cross-functionally to streamline sourcing and procurement processes for maximum value.
What We're Looking For
Minimum qualifications :
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.8+ years in sourcing, procurement, or related industries.Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results.Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.Preferred qualifications :
MBA or advanced degree.2–3 years in a supervisory role.SAP / SRM proficiency.Project management and utility industry experience.Demonstrated expertise in category management and procurement transformation.Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to shape IT procurement strategy within a high-impact organization managing billions in annual spend. You'll play a critical role in advancing supplier excellence, cost efficiencies, and future-facing procurement transformation.