Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement Manager at The Fountain Group Senior Procurement Manager at The Fountain Group in Irving, Texas Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Hybrid - 3 days onsite weekly.

Pay Rate:

$63-67/hour. W2

Duration:

through end of 2026 with extensions thereafter based on performance and client need.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT and Professional Services Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives with a strong focus on IT and professional services categories. This role will drive sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost optimization while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes across IT and services categories Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, including negotiation strategies and supplier selection Manage Statements of Work (SOWs) within Oracle Procurement and SAP Fieldglass Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives Oversee supplier management, contract lifecycle management, and vendor performance Analyze procurement data, industry trends, and emerging technologies to identify optimization opportunities Establish and maintain sourcing governance frameworks, templates, and best practices Partner with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure compliance and alignment Lead procurement budgeting, reporting, and savings tracking Mentor team members and support a high-performing sourcing organization Build strong stakeholder relationships and support business growth and transformation initiatives Qualifications Bachelor's degree is required. 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and end-to-end procurement operations is required. Recent IT sourcing experience is a must have (hardware, software, professional services) Hands-on experience with Oracle Procurement / Oracle iProcurement is strongly preferred. Similar systems acceptable. Should possess strong experience managing multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills are also needed. Top Skills We're Looking For Strategic thinker with deep sourcing and procurement expertise Strong background in IT category management Proven ability to drive cost savings and operational efficiency Experience in enterprise procurement environments with complex stakeholder landscapes Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hybrid environment By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy