Director, IT Procurement

Job description

DESCRIPTION: The Director of IT Procurement is responsible for leading and overseeing the enterprise IT Procurement function, including Strategic Sourcing, IT Asset Management (ITAM), and Technology Procurement Operations. This role drives value creation through effective vendor governance, contract negotiation, cost optimization, and performance management. The Director will modernize procurement capabilities by strategically leveraging AI, automation, and analytics to enhance operational efficiency, improve vendor evaluation processes, strengthen governance, and deliver measurable financial and operational outcomes. This position plays a critical leadership role in aligning technology investments with enterprise strategy while mitigating risk and maximizing value. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Develop and execute a comprehensive IT procurement and strategic sourcing strategy aligned with organizational objectives. - Oversee all IT procurement activities, including software, hardware, cloud services, SaaS, telecommunications, managed services, and emerging technologies. - Lead enterprise-wide RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, ensuring competitive sourcing, transparency, and co...