Director of IT Procurement - Chicago - JN-122021-4556853

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$500m IT procurement spend with 6 direct reports (team size of 8)
Largest spend category at Director level- work with CTO as chief stakeholder

About Our Client

Our client is $6Bn financial services company in downtown Chicago with over 100 years of business and a strong Chicago legacy. They offer solid benefits including a pension plan on top of normal yearly bonuses based off of company and individual performance.

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Description

The Director of IT Procurement will be responsible for:

Development and execution of strategies through the strategic sourcing process
Lead, develop, and manage a team of six direct reports (Manager-level individual contributors)
Serve as an expert in the strategic sourcing process across IT categories, including strategy execution, contract negotiations and TCO reductions
Develop and execute the process to select and manage suppliers
Lead supplier selection and negotiation process for key sourcing projects
Establish and maintain contractual and business relationships with the senior management of key suppliers
Track forecasted vs. actual savings for sourced categories and responsible for communicating performance against these measures and their potential budgetary impact
Work with stakeholders in business units to ensure savings are built into budgets and annual operating plan

The Successful Applicant

The successful Director of IT Procurement will have:

8+ years of category management/strategic sourcing experience within primarily IT
5+ years of leadership experience in a developed procurement organization
Aptitude for change management, such as a background in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, or other dynamic type of organization
Bachelor's degree in applicable field
Exemplary negotiation skills in a robust and global corporate procurement environment
Demonstrated ability to influence internal customers and earn "buy in" from tough stakeholders