Information Technology Procurement Manager

Manager, IT Procurement

📍 Oakland, CA (Hybrid)

💼 Procurement / Supply Chain | Manager / Principal Level

🏢 Business Unit : Engineering, Planning & Strategy

🔹 Direct Hire | Full-Time

Department Overview

The Procurement organization at a big utility firm is responsible for managing more than $12B in annual company spend across goods and services. Our team partners with internal clients and suppliers to deliver value-driven solutions that support business goals while advancing diversity, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Manager, IT Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, category management, and contract governance across multiple IT spend categories. This role is a critical business partner, driving efficiency, cost savings, supplier performance, and client satisfaction while leading a team of sourcing professionals.

This is a hybrid role , requiring regular presence in our Oakland office based on business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute portfolio and category strategies that generate cost savings, enhance supplier diversity, and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Lead the governance of contract approval processes , from creation through award.
• Manage contract spend across multiple IT categories , approving purchase orders and contracts ranging from $500K to $10M .
• Oversee cross-functional sourcing initiatives and negotiations that deliver measurable business value.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and service level agreements.
• Drive continuous improvement and strengthen supplier partnerships.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders, and Specialists.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

This role also participates in discretionary incentive compensation programs .

Reporting Relationship

This position reports directly to the Senior Director, Indirect & Corporate Services Strategic Sourcing .

✅ If you are a procurement leader passionate about IT sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and delivering enterprise-wide impact— we’d love to hear from you.