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Indirect Procurement Manager, IT Services

Indirect Procurement Manager, IT Services

Motion RecruitmentAlameda, California, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our client, a leading American retailer with four well-known brands, is seeking an Indirect Sourcing Manager to join their IT services procurement team.

In this role, you will support the needs of business stakeholders in the acquisition of key products and services as you drive cost savings and innovation within the Corporate Services tower of our Indirect Procurement organization. You will also be responsible for developing vendor relationships while driving effective outcomes. This role is part of the broader procurement NextGen transformation journey, and this is your opportunity to shape strategies in categories that are evolving rapidly, and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Typical work will span Professional Services categories such as Consulting, Corporate Travel & Events, Risk Management, and Legal Services with room to expand as priorities evolve.

What you’ll do

  • Lead fast, fit-for-purpose RFx and negotiations for consulting firms and risk-management suppliers.
  • Draft / review SOWs, rate cards, and commercial terms; align with Legal and Finance.
  • Manage supplier onboarding and purchase flow using Gap tools (Intake, Coupa Sourcing, CLM) and follow the purchase policy.
  • Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders (Finance, Legal, etc.) to secure approvals and hit timelines.
  • Track savings and key milestones; keep records complete and audit-ready.
  • Monitor supplier delivery and escalate issues early.

Required qualifications

  • 5+ years indirect procurement / category management experience.
  • Strong RFx, negotiation, and SOW skills; comfort working with MSAs and commercial terms.
  • Ability to move fast, manage multiple requests, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in procurement and contracting tools (Intake / Coupa / CLM tools) and Excel / PowerPoint.
  • Preferred qualifications

  • Experience in Professional Services categories, specifically, Consulting, Legal Services, and / or Risk Management suppliers.
  • Experience consolidating panels for consulting vendors or preferred suppliers and optimizing rate cards.
  • Familiarity with supplier-risk and insurance / indemnity basics (in partnership with Legal / Risk).
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