Acosta

Senior Manager, IT Procurement

Acosta

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Jacksonville • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $103,000 - $128,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and execute enterprise‑wide IT sourcing strategy across major technology categories, balancing strategic direction with hands‑on delivery.
  • Personally lead and drive complex, high‑value negotiations and renewals, including enterprise software and SaaS agreements exceeding $10M in Total Contract Value.
  • Own and manage strategic vendor relationships, ensuring strong governance, performance accountability, and alignment to business objectives.
  • Direct end‑to‑end RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes for major IT and Software Engineering initiatives.
  • Develop and execute cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value‑creation strategies, including pricing optimization, rebates, and commercial improvements.
  • Apply a deep understanding of modern procurement, contract, and vendor management technologies, including practical use of AI‑enabled tools to enhance sourcing, negotiations, and contract analysis.
  • Oversee supplier performance management, including issue resolution, escalation, and remediation to protect service quality and commercial outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance standards, including purchase order approvals within delegated authority.
  • Lead the development and execution of category sourcing plans, preferred supplier strategies, and supplier development initiatives.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in IT procurement best practices, enterprise contract management, and evolving market dynamics.
  • Conduct vendor pricing benchmarks, commercial assessments, and market analysis to inform negotiation strategies and sourcing decisions.
  • Perform detailed contract, service request, and quote reviews, ensuring favorable commercial terms and risk mitigation.
  • Lead formal vendor governance forums, including Monthly Operational Reviews and Quarterly / Semi‑Annual Business Reviews (QBRs/SBRs).
  • Provide functional leadership and best‑practice guidance for the implementation, adoption, and optimization of vendor processes and agreements across the organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) required; MBA or Graduate Degree preferred
  • 10 or more years of progressive experience in IT procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management within complex, enterprise environments.
  • 5 or more years of people leadership experience, leading procurement or sourcing professionals in fast‑paced, evolving organizations.
  • Proven success leading and executing large‑scale enterprise software negotiations, including contracts with Total Contract Values exceeding $10M.
  • Experience operating in global or multi‑region procurement environments, supporting stakeholders across North America and Europe.
  • Professional procurement certifications such as SPSM, Certified Sourcing Professional, Supplier Management Professional, Procurement Management, or Outsourcing Professional are a plus.
  • Demonstrated expertise in strategic IT sourcing, supplier management, and complex contract negotiations, particularly within enterprise software and SaaS.
  • A hands‑on, execution‑oriented leadership style, with the ability to drive outcomes while guiding and developing a distributed team.
  • Strong change leadership capabilities, with experience rebuilding, maturing, or scaling procurement functions.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and executive stakeholder management skills, with comfort influencing senior IT, Finance, Legal, and Security leaders.
  • Deep understanding of IT markets, SaaS licensing models, AI‑related contract terms, and vendor economics, with the ability to apply that knowledge pragmatically.
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, including cost modeling, benchmarking, savings validation, and value realization.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, executive‑ready insights.
  • Ability to prioritize, adapt, and execute effectively in a high‑volume, fast‑moving environment with shifting business needs.
  • Physical Requirements: Seeing, Listening, Color Perception
  • Work Environment: Inside, Face-to-Face, Work with Others
Benefits
  • Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer
  • Applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
IT procurementstrategic sourcingvendor managementcontract negotiationscost modelingbenchmarkingsavings validationvalue realizationAI-enabled toolsSaaS licensing models
Soft Skills
leadershipnegotiationcommunicationstakeholder managementchange leadershipexecution-orientedadaptabilityanalytical skillsteam developmentissue resolution
Certifications
SPSMCertified Sourcing ProfessionalSupplier Management ProfessionalProcurement ManagementOutsourcing Professional