Manager, IT Procurement

General Characteristics Recommends and establishes the IT procurement strategy, processes, and procedures that are consistent with corporate policy, IT project requirements and sound commercial, legal and ethical practices.

Responsible for the systematic execution of processes and procedures for the timely and cost effective purchasing of IT products and services.

Manages the activities of the IT procurement function, including the collection and execution of purchase orders, negotiation of bids from vendors, placement and tracking of purchase orders and coordination and reconciliation of invoices for processing.

Manages the full cycle of all IT purchases, agreements and contracts from initiation to completion.

Manages supplier relationships and service level administration for vendors.

Acts as a liaison between IT and vendors in major dispute resolution concerning supplier performance.

Evaluates supplier base for cost savi...