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IT Procurement Lead

Application Management Services LLCBoston, MA🇺🇸United States

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SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationBoston, MA, United States
Stakeholder ManagementData Analysis

Job description

IT Procurement Lead
Boston, MA (Hybrid – 3-4 days per week)
Long Term Contract
Preferred Local
Primary Skill: Vendor management, Business Data Analysis, Sourcing & Contract Management
Work Experience: 7-10 Years
Job Requirements:
The position contributes to operational and financial goals by identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving supplier value, and ensuring sourcing decisions align with organizational policies and risk standards.
This role strengthens procurement practices through data-driven insights, market analysis, and effective supplier engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Strong knowledge of sourcing practices, category management principles, and supplier evaluation methods.
  • Ability to analyse spend data, market trends, and supplier proposals to support strategic decisions.
  • Experience negotiating commercial terms and managing sourcing events.
  • Familiarity with contract language, risk considerations, and procurement policies.
  • Proficiency with procurement and contract management systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Have in-depth understanding of managing IT specific category planning, category deal execution.
  • Manages assigned spend categories, including strategy development, sourcing execution, supplier evaluation, and ongoing category performance monitoring.
  • Conducts market research, spend analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost optimization, value improvement, and risk reduction.
  • Leads sourcing events such as RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations for moderately complex goods and services.
  • Analyses supplier proposals, commercial terms, and pricing structures to support informed decision-making.
  • Collaborates with business stakeholders to understand requirements, align sourcing strategies, and ensure category plans support operational needs.
  • Supports contract development and negotiation by providing category insights, supplier data, and commercial recommendations.
  • Monitors supplier performance, identifies issues, and partners with internal teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
  • Maintains accurate documentation, category plans, and supplier records in procurement and contract management systems.
  • Contributes to the development of sourcing processes, tools, and templates to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Supports budgeting and forecasting activities by providing category-level insights and spend projections

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