Job Title: Global Procurement ManagerJob Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Procurement Manager to develop and implement procurement strategies for IT/IS that align with our company's overall technology and business goals. The ideal candidate will lead strategic sourcing processes, manage vendor relationships, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance. You will play a pivotal role in leveraging market insights, fostering innovation, and collaborating with key stakeholders to support business objectives. Responsibilities + Develop and implement the BPT procurement strategy to align with the company’s overall technology and business goals. + Identify and leverage opportunities to optimize supply sources, manage costs, and drive value creation. + Establish contingency plans to ensure continuity of IT/IS supply in critical areas. + Lead the strategic sourcing process for IT/IS, including hardware, software, cloud services, telecom, and IT consultancy. + Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships to secure the best terms, ensuring alignment with business requirements. + Oversee the end-to-end contract management process, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and the smooth implementation of new contracts. + Implement total cost of ownership (TCO) models to ensure that the long-term value of procurement decisions is maximized. + Develop and manage strategic relationships with key BPT suppliers, ensuring long-term partnerships that meet the organization's objectives. + Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, setting metrics and KPIs to measure success and drive continuous improvement. + Serve as the escalation point for major supplier issues, ensuring quick resolution and minimal disruption to business operations. + Stay updated on the latest market trends, technologies, and best practices in IT/IS procurement. + Leverage market insights to make informed recommendations and decisions that support innovation and competitive advantage. + Monitor changes in the IT/IS landscape, adapting procurement strategies to capitalize on new technologies and services. + Engage with stakeholders to understand customer needs and summarize business requirements to inform company-wide sourcing efforts. + Identify and manage priorities for ongoing, new, and changing business activities. + Work closely with teams such as BPT, Finance, and Legal to ensure procurement supports business goals. + Communicate procurement strategies and updates to key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency across departments. + Lead and develop internal team members to drive results on all procurement initiatives. Essential Skills + Bachelor's Degree + Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in procurement or strategic sourcing + Minimum of 2 years in IT/IS procurement + Strategic thinking + Strong stakeholder management + Strong negotiation skills + Supply chain management + Purchasing and spend management Additional Skills & Qualifications + Master's Degree or MBA preferred + Sound knowledge of modern procurement processes, systems, and tools + Knowledge of critical procurement legal requirements and contracting best practices + Experience in project management of cross-functional and global teams + Strong strategic, analytical, and conceptual skills coupled with entrepreneurial thinking + Passion for IT and strong knowledge of digitization and digital capabilities + Demonstrated sense of urgency and decisiveness + Excellent communication, influence, and interpersonal skills + Strong financial analysis skills + Excellent risk and opportunity management + Team player who can manage ambiguity and work within a matrix environment Work Environment This role includes one direct report. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration. Our company offers a great 401K match and fosters a positive company culture. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.