Lincoln Electric · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Strategic IT Sourcing
Euclid, OH
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $197K/yr
10+ years expLincoln Electric is seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic IT Sourcing to lead the strategic direction and execution of IT sourcing and vendor relationship management. This role will partner with IT and other business units to ensure that sourcing strategies align with corporate goals and deliver value while mitigating risks.
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Responsibilities
Develop and lead the execution of the enterprise-wide IT sourcing strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, digital transformation goals, and operational priorities
Identify and drive strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver cost savings, innovation, and improved vendor performance
Lead/Mentor a high-performing team of sourcing specialists
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT and business leaders, influencing decisions and fostering cross-functional collaboration
Partner with operational procurement to ensure appropriate PO and other policy adoption and alignment
Facilitate strategic IT vendor decisions, including competitive bids, negotiations, and contract lifecycle management
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and risk management requirements across all IT contracts
Champion the use of digital sourcing tools (eRFx, eAuction, spend analytics) and best practices to enhance sourcing efficiency and transparency
Continuously assess and improve sourcing processes, policies, and governance frameworks
Assist with the implementation of robust vendor risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Oversee strategic IT vendor relationships and performance monitoring
Participate in the tracking of global KPIs for sourcing effectiveness, vendor performance, and cost/value delivery. Develop and track additional KPIs, as needed
Qualification
Required
Min 5-8 years IT Strategic Leadership w/ Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10 – 12+ years of progressive experience in IT sourcing, procurement, and vendor management, with some leadership experience in lieu of a degree
Proven success in leading complex sourcing initiatives, managing high-value IT contracts (e.g., ERP, cloud services, software licensing), and delivery cost savings
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Expertise in sourcing technologies, contract law, and vendor risk management
Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, ITIL) are a plus
Preferred
Strategic thinker with a bias for action and results
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change in a dynamic environment
Passionate about talent development and building sourcing excellence
Benefits
Bonus Plan: CIP
Target Bonus: 27.0
Company
Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is a manufacturer of welding products, arc welding equipment, and welding consumables.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1.55B2024-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.55B
1995-06-23IPO
Leadership Team
Steven Hedlund
Chairman and CEO
Geoffrey Allman
Senior Vice President, Acquisition Integration
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