Clarios · 3 months ago
IT Procurement Manager
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expClarios is a leader in energy storage solutions, powering recognizable car battery brands. The IT Procurement Manager will focus on strategic sourcing and category management in IT-related areas, collaborating with stakeholders to maximize value and reduce costs.
AutomotiveEnergyEnergy StorageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop 3-5 year global IT Software and Services Procurement strategies, including: identifying key suppliers, market influencers on cost, technology opportunities, risks and strategic direction, etc
Lead centralized global and regional IT procurement activity for a variety of software and associated services needs
Coach and support regional Indirect Procurement teams with acquisition of regional IT software and services
Partner with leadership in the company and other key stakeholders, such as IT Operations, to develop and execute strategic and tactical plans to drive maximum value for technology-driven suppliers in diverse areas such as on premise licensed software, Cloud (SaaS) computing, data center operations, IT implementation services, maintenance, etc
Lead strategic sourcing activities, including but not limited to: developing appropriate negotiation strategies, strengthening supplier relationship, spend analysis (benchmarking, supply market analysis, supplier analysis, RFI/RFP building, baseline analysis, contracting, outsourcing & offshoring, product lifecycle management, building business cases)
Provide thought leadership and guidance to the company in the area of Strategic sourcing, executive engagement, and procurement operations, including areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Processing Automation
Maintain awareness of key market trends and pricing as well as the availability of new products. Recommends and/or counsels others on these changes and innovations
Advise key stakeholder partners on current and future price, availability and delivery schedules
Proactively identify opportunities, via sourcing, substitution, etc., to reduce costs, increase/improve services, and/or manage risk
Conduct market research and provide key subject matter expertise on IT software and services Operations
Ensure the optimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for each major IT product and/or service
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure supplier relationship program compliance
Keep company’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action. Use interpersonal style and methods to guide individuals toward higher levels of performance
Lead cost management effort with key business executives and partner stakeholders
Lead quarterly and annual business reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to address issues, costs, delivery, performance, etc
Participate in business planning process to support business and category goals, and core metrics
Support and comply with Procurement policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required in Supply Chain Management, IT, Business, Finance, or Mfg Operations
Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategically sourcing and providing category management services for Information Technology spend categories (On premise software, Cloud (SaaS) computing, data center operations, etc.); significant experience in negotiating master agreements, Statements of Work (SOW) and addendums with major OEM and VAR providers
Extensive strategic experience in holistically approaching categories and sourcing events (balancing cost, risk and performance)
Strong project management skills: ability to manage large complex projects involving multiple business/ organization unit disciplines; utilizes project plans and methodology, has proven track record of implementation of projects
Ability to develop influencing relationship with varying levels of management and individual contributors from various business units
Significant experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts valued in excess of $3M for assigned categories of spend. Clear understanding of contractual terms and conditions
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all levels of management
Ability to think strategically while fostering best practice initiatives to leverage corporate buying power
Deep subject matter expertise for assigned Spend Categories
Proficient negotiation and financial modeling skills in the areas of global IT Sourcing
Ability to root cause problem/issues and provide solutions/options support with fact-based/data driven analysis
Able to balance and prioritize multiple high priority projects
Able to influence and lead others within the department, business units, and various support units
Must be flexible to work outside of normal business hours to support global operations
Experience in driving business operational reviews to improve efficiency and drive cost reduction; lead development and execution of the re-engineering of business operations
Preferred
CPM, CPSM or equivalent highly preferred
SAP preferred
Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
Company
Clarios
Clarios is an advanced energy storage solutions that develops, manufacture and distributes a portfolio of evolving battery technologies. It is a sub-organization of Brookfield Business Partners.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (14)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$750M2023-04-24Debt Financing· $750M
2019-05-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Helmut Zodl
Chief Financial Officer
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Elizabeth Powers
Chief Human Resources Officer
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