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Senior Manager of Technology Procurement

Senior Manager of Technology Procurement

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Senior Manager of Technology Procurement

Location: Knoxville, TN (Hybrid – Local candidates or those willing to relocate only)

Job Type: Direct Hire with full compensation/company benefits package

Senior Manager of Technology Procurement Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Technology Procurement to lead a dynamic team responsible for the full procurement lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, contract analysis, vendor management, and asset analysis. This individual will develop and implement procurement frameworks, define key performance indicators, and create tools and reporting systems to ensure procurement operations are optimized and risks are mitigated. You will work closely with business and technology teams as well as vendors to deliver cost-effective, compliant, and high-value procurement solutions.

This is a hybrid role based in Knoxville, TN, and requires either local residency or willingness to relocate. This is a direct hire opportunity offering the chance to make a significant impact across enterprise-wide procurement and vendor operations. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for improving procurement efficiency and building high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply.

About the Team

The technical procurement team supports the organization by managing vendor sourcing, tracking, and performance. They focus on minimizing costs, managing risk, and ensuring efficient procurement processes, while also supporting business partners with timely vendor and contract insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain standard procurement processes, policies, and tools.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals across sourcing, contract, vendor, and asset management.
• Develop and track KPIs and reporting to monitor procurement activities and team performance.
• Collaborate with auditors to ensure procurement compliance and remediate any findings.
• Review and prioritize RFx requests; assign work based on organizational priorities.
• Lead negotiation efforts for complex, high-value contracts and renewals.
• Provide strategic oversight of vendor relationships, ensuring compliance and performance.
• Collaborate with legal and act as escalation point for contract disputes and vendor performance issues.
• Train and support budget managers on procurement tools and reporting (e.g., Oracle).
• Drive continuous process improvements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in full-cycle technical procurement
• 10+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience (This position has 9 Direct Reports)
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) preferred

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven success in negotiating high-value technology contracts and renewals
• Experience implementing RFx processes and procurement lifecycle frameworks
• Strong understanding of contract documentation (MSA, SOW, Addenda, etc.)
• Skilled in managing vendor compliance, audits, and risk mitigation
• Adept in developing procurement KPIs and operational reports
• Background in asset lifecycle management and optimization
• Experience acting as a consultant to business units to improve procurement outcomes
• Proficient with Oracle procurement systems (or similar platforms)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ongoing knowledge of global IT supply chain and economic impacts

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development abilities
• Effective delegator and communicator with clear performance expectations
• Collaborative team player who fosters cross-functional cooperation
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and decision-making skills
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of leadership
• Relationship-builder who leads with trust and integrity
• Visionary leader capable of aligning team goals with organizational strategy

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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