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The Procurement Hive · 5 days ago

Interim IT Procurement Lead $800 - $1200 per day

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$800/d - $1,200/d

8+ years exp

The Procurement Hive is a procurement consultancy seeking an experienced Interim IT Procurement Lead for a global MedTech client undergoing a significant cost transformation program. The role involves leading the execution of a high-impact IT Professional Services and Managed Service Provider RFP, targeting substantial savings through effective stakeholder engagement and negotiation.

ConsultingProcurementRecruitingSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Execute IT PS and MSP RFP targeting $11M+ in run-rate savings

Launch RFP and lead requirements development with senior IT stakeholders

Provide market and supplier intelligence to inform RFP scope and design

Develop and execute supplier negotiation strategies

Lead and support negotiations through to contract award and execution

Engage with global stakeholders and support cross-regional client calls as required

Qualification

IT Services expertiseCommercial negotiationStakeholder engagementGlobal market knowledgeTechnology spend managementLeadership developmentAttention to detailTeam management

Required

Typically 8–10 years of directly relevant experience (less considered for exceptional candidates)

Ideally you will have operated as an Interim IT Procurement Lead in other organisations

Experience operating in a senior role, managing teams and delivering against competing priorities

Proven responsibility for technology spend portfolios exceeding $50M per annum

Strong ability to think and operate globally, with awareness of global IT market developments

Willingness and ability to support client calls across multiple geographies

Extensive experience negotiating large, complex, global IT services deals

Demonstrated success delivering strong commercial and operational outcomes

Clear understanding of key value levers and how to apply them effectively

Deep market knowledge, including major providers and challenger organizations

Strong understanding of market trends, M&A activity, and implications for clients

Experience leading and developing teams across multiple US geographies

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs

Preferred

Consulting background or extensive experience working alongside consultants

Demonstrated ambition to operate at a global level and elevate procurement standards

Responsibility for technology spend portfolios exceeding $200M per annum

Proven senior relationships with major IT suppliers and executive decision-makers

Ability to apply bespoke commercial levers based on supplier-specific models + Example: deep understanding of ServiceNow licensing models (fulfiller vs. requestor)

Strong passion for leadership and talent development, including early talent identification

Experience in global transformation or cost take-out programs

Exposure to MedTech, Life Sciences, or highly regulated industries

Experience managing geographically dispersed teams