Acosta Group · 20 hours ago
Director Procurement Category IT
Lewisville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expAcosta Group is seeking a Director of IT Procurement who will report to the Vice President of Procurement. This role involves crafting category strategies related to IT, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing complex sourcing initiatives to improve business processes and efficiencies.
ConsultingMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the IT category strategy on how procurement supports Corporate IT and technology decisions across the company
Analyze data and market trends to create strategic plans that drive improved category performance
Monitor Corporate IT and technology spend against identified targets and make adjustments as needed
Stay informed and up to date on industry trends, technology enhancements, and vendor landscape
Manage complex and strategic sourcing initiatives from inception through contract lifecycle
Develop and distribute RFPs and RFIs to potential vendors, and interpret responses
Negotiate price and contract terms with vendors through traditional and progressive means
Oversee and track progress of implementation and ongoing compliance
Facilitate expense tracking, preparation of annual sourcing plans and business reviews with key functional areas and vendors
Develop and manage key and strategic supplier / vendor relationships
Develop and present initiative results analysis and communications to stakeholders
Influence stakeholders through category knowledge and business acumen to drive projects to conclusion and maximum impact to the company
Manage contracts from development stage to implementation, ensure pricing and terms compliance through the multi-year project
Provide continuous improvement opportunities with both internal and supplier/vendor stakeholders
Provide in-depth data analysis throughout sourcing process, identify gaps and areas of commonality, and review results with stakeholders and appropriate decision makers
Share with internal stakeholder's commodity expertise learned through extensive market research, analysis, and supplier conversations
Qualification
Required
10 + years in project management / business management / business analytics
Proven success negotiating with suppliers to secure savings across categories, including facility maintenance, vehicles/fleet and equipment
Demonstrated skill in project management and change management, with examples of influencing others to adopt change and realize impact
Extensive expertise in strategic planning and execution; knowledge of contracting, negotiating, change management, structuring corporate purchasing agreements and revenue expectations
Adept at identifying improvement opportunities and moving swiftly to implement appropriate changes. Market / supplier analysis
Bachelor's Degree/ Grad Degree ideal
Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, organizational and writing skills
Exceedingly bright with a proven track record of negotiating strategically internally and externally
Collaborative and motivational leadership style, with a penchant for leading by example, disciplined action and driving results
Strong interpersonal, organizational, people management, project management, and analytical skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work as a member of a team with collegiality and professionalism
Company
Acosta Group
Acosta Group is a collection of the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice firms.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Wynne
Chief Executive Officer
J Todd King
Chief Financial Officer
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