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Senior Project Manager (IT Purchasing Manager), ( Irvine, CA OR Palo Alto, CA) (Hybrid)

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Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Senior Project Manager (IT Purchasing Manager), (Irvine, CA OR Palo Alto, CA) (Hybrid)

Job Title : Senior Project Manager (IT Purchasing Manager)

Client : Rivian

Contract : 06 months

Job Description :

The Client Indirect Procurement team is looking for a highly motivated, independent, and exceptional IT Purchasing professional to bring Client's products to life. In this role, the IT Purchasing Manager will be responsible for sourcing and managing Software, Hardware, and Telecom related suppliers. As an IT Purchasing Manager, you will handle all commercial aspects of awarding new business, negotiating software licensing agreements, developing strong supplier relationships, and collaborating with our Enterprise Technology stakeholders to meet our technical requirements. You will also ensure that Client can meet its cost targets and that suppliers deliver to our aggressive timelines. This role reports to the Sr. Group Manager of IT & Professional Services within the Indirect Procurement Organization.

Core Responsibilities :

  • Strategic Sourcing (7-Step)
  • Negotiations
  • Contract Management
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management

Day in the Life :

The IT Purchasing Manager will focus on contract renewals, amendments, and new purchases within the IT spend category.

Qualifications :

  • 5-10 years of experience within Indirect Procurement
  • Previous experience managing large, complex IT sourcing projects throughout the Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle
  • Ability to execute strategic sourcing (7-step) projects autonomously
  • Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of experience within Procurement, with prior experience in IT
  • Expertise across IT Spend categories including Software (on-prem & SaaS), Hardware, and Telecom
  • Experience in negotiating software licensing agreements (on-prem & SaaS)
  • Ability to operate autonomously to support business stakeholders with new purchases, renewals, and amendments
  • Proven experience in leading sourcing projects and managing RFP processes
  • Experience with ERP systems (Coupa preferred) and Contract Lifecycle Management (Ironclad preferred)
  • Strong communication skills and a customer service approach
  • Action-oriented and solution-driven in a fast-paced environment
  • Education :

  • Bachelor's degree (MBA in Supply Chain Management preferred)
  • Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions, and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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