AllSTEM Connections
Information Technology Procurement Manager
AllSTEM Connections, Oakland, California, United States, 94601
Manager, IT Procurement | Oakland, CA (Hybrid)
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.
We are seeking a dynamic
Manager, IT Procurement
to drive IT strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance. This role leads high-impact initiatives across multiple spend categories, influencing key stakeholders, optimizing supplier relationships, and delivering measurable results in cost savings, diversity spend, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do Lead portfolio and category strategies to optimize cost, service, and supplier performance. Oversee the full contract lifecycle, from creation to award, with accountability for major contracts ($500K–$10M). Manage supplier relationships through SLAs and performance governance. Develop and execute negotiation strategies for complex sourcing engagements. Drive spend analysis, benchmarking, business cases, and diversity/green supply chain initiatives. Lead and mentor a team of Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders, and Specialists. Partner cross-functionally to streamline sourcing and procurement processes for maximum value. What We’re Looking For Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 8+ years in sourcing, procurement, or related industries. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results. Demonstrated leadership and people management skills. Preferred qualifications: MBA or advanced degree. 2–3 years in a supervisory role. SAP/SRM proficiency. Project management and utility industry experience. Demonstrated expertise in category management and procurement transformation.
Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to
shape IT procurement strategy
within a high-impact organization managing billions in annual spend. You’ll play a critical role in advancing supplier excellence, cost efficiencies, and future-facing procurement transformation.
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.
We are seeking a dynamic
Manager, IT Procurement
to drive IT strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance. This role leads high-impact initiatives across multiple spend categories, influencing key stakeholders, optimizing supplier relationships, and delivering measurable results in cost savings, diversity spend, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do Lead portfolio and category strategies to optimize cost, service, and supplier performance. Oversee the full contract lifecycle, from creation to award, with accountability for major contracts ($500K–$10M). Manage supplier relationships through SLAs and performance governance. Develop and execute negotiation strategies for complex sourcing engagements. Drive spend analysis, benchmarking, business cases, and diversity/green supply chain initiatives. Lead and mentor a team of Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders, and Specialists. Partner cross-functionally to streamline sourcing and procurement processes for maximum value. What We’re Looking For Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 8+ years in sourcing, procurement, or related industries. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results. Demonstrated leadership and people management skills. Preferred qualifications: MBA or advanced degree. 2–3 years in a supervisory role. SAP/SRM proficiency. Project management and utility industry experience. Demonstrated expertise in category management and procurement transformation.
Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to
shape IT procurement strategy
within a high-impact organization managing billions in annual spend. You’ll play a critical role in advancing supplier excellence, cost efficiencies, and future-facing procurement transformation.