SR. CATEGORY MANAGER, STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT – IT

Lucid Motors
Full-time
Phoenix, AZ
Posted on 6 months ago

Job Description

Lucid Motors is seeking a Senior Manager for IT Strategic Procurement to lead and manage procurement engagements, including needs analysis, market analysis, and contract negotiation for software products and services.

Responsibilities

  • Acquiring, structuring, and negotiating third-party contracts for software products and services
  • Partnering with business leaders to optimize financial and operational benefits
  • Facilitating the development and maintaining relationships with vendors/suppliers
  • Establishing systems and procedures to ensure and enhance overall quality
  • Reviewing, analyzing, and monitoring supplier contract performance and compliance
  • Negotiating and coordinating additions, deletions, and modifications to agreements
  • Developing and maintaining vendor relationships including tracking and analysis of vendor spend and performance
  • Managing the selection process to evaluate products based on user requirements and making recommendations
  • Supporting procurement activities specifically for IT categories
  • Implementing IT procurement strategies that support scalable and secure technology solutions
  • Negotiating IT contracts and vendor agreements to optimize costs, improve service delivery, and enhance technology capabilities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in strategic procurement with a focus on IT categories
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships
  • Strong written, verbal, organizational, and program management skills
  • Proficiency in procurement tools and systems, along with advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance considerations relevant to procurement activities
  • Passion for sustainability and familiarity with sustainable sourcing practices are preferred
  • Proactive self-starter comfortable navigating dynamic work environments
  • Effective in engaging and collaborating across different departments
  • Experience in the Automotive Industry is ideal

Benefits

  • No benefits