Job Description

The Director of IT Procurement will focus on driving vendor contracting and purchasing strategies to enhance operational efficiency, impose service levels, control costs, maintain compliance, and meet key performance metrics. This role will design, implement, execute, and oversee procurement policies and practices to enable CIM’s broader business goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor procurement transactions
• Oversee end-to-end procurement of hardware, software solutions, and subscription services
• Oversee and track IT vendor contract reviews and approvals
• Partner with Technology Product Managers to manage vendor negotiations and renewals
• Partner with Legal, CTO, and other stakeholders to drive alignment on vendor contract terms and fees
• Oversee hardware and software vendor onboarding
• Manage Yardi P2P Purchase Ordering
• Oversee vendor delivery, ordering, and tracking processes
• Oversee processes for tracking and delivering software, hardware, and equipment
• Partner with VP, IT Service Management to review and select equipment
• Track software licenses
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
• Support Technology Leadership in managing strategic partnerships
• Manage inventory and equipment upgrade needs
• Align with Service Management team to account for IT assets

Requirements

• 8+ years relevant experience in IT contracts, procurement, and/or purchasing with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, business administration, or similar
• IT Procurement knowledge of contract language and terms
• Experience implementing secure AI solutions for contracting efficiency and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and processes a plus
• Experience with Purchase Order and Inventory systems with experience in Yardi P2P and ServiceNow preferred
• Experience with commercial real estate data subscription providers a plus
• Strong IT project management skills
• PMP, CPM, or similar certification is a plus
• Vendor management and sourcing strategy with solid relationship management skills
• Excellent analytical skills with good financial acumen
• Detail oriented + paralegal-level contract reviewing skills
• Strong organizational, planning, time management, and project management skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• No benefits