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Lightedge · 14 hours ago

Procurement Manager

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

LightEdge Solutions is developing IT solutions to propel businesses forward and is seeking a Procurement Manager to enhance its procurement function. The role involves leading sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring operational excellence while collaborating cross-functionally to implement best practices in procurement.

Cloud ManagementInformation TechnologyInternetWireless

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing initiatives, RFIs, RFPs, vendor evaluations, and competitive bid events

Negotiate pricing, terms, SLAs, and commercial structures with key suppliers

Support strategic supplier consolidation and optimization efforts

Help develop category strategies for IT, data center services, hardware, software, facilities, and professional services. This will be done cross-functionally with Director of Strategic Procurement and the specific departments / operational groups

Help draft and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, renewals, amendments, and pricing schedules

Ensure alignment with Lightedge contractual standards, legal requirements, compliance and risk posture

Maintain contract lifecycle visibility and proactively manage renewals. Help implement a contract lifecycle tool/system

Oversee purchasing workflows, POs, quote management, order accuracy, and supplier performance

Partner with the Purchasing Specialist to ensure timely and accurate processing of all transactions

Implement procurement best practices, standard operating procedures, and governance controls

Work closely with Finance to support future budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization

Partner with Operations and Engineering to ensure accurate specifications and fulfillment

Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Procurement on enterprise-level vendor strategy and high-impact negotiations

Inventory/recordkeeping accuracy (help business group build that muscle)

Cross-department purchasing support

Vendor communication basics

Ability to work independently & prioritize

Attention to detail & multitasking

Basic reporting expectations

Help build procurement frameworks, intake processes, approval workflows, and policy enforcement

Strengthen internal compliance and supplier accountability

Support the long-term development of tools, reporting, and procurement KPIs

Qualification

Strategic SourcingVendor ManagementContract NegotiationProcurement SystemsData AnalysisCommercial AcumenAttention to DetailProcess ImprovementCPSM CertificationCross-Functional CoordinationOrganizational Skills

Required

5–10 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably in technology, data center, or IT services

Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen

Experience drafting and reviewing contracts, SOWs, and vendor agreements

Comfort with analyzing spend data, vendor performance data, and procurement metrics. Candidate must have in-depth experience and knowledge with data analysis and excel

Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and influence cross-functional stakeholders in environments where processes and maturity is still evolving

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future