Procurement & Margin Manager (IT)

Procurement & Margin Manager (IT) Titanium Technologies Grayslake, IL Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Escalation handling

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Procurement & Margin Manager (IT)

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Grayslake, IL Work type: Onsite Our Company Titanium Technologies is a fast-growing IT solutions provider delivering hardware, software, and services to commercial and government clients. We are scaling beyond $20M in revenue and are building a team focused on profitability, execution, and smart growth. The Role The Procurement & Margin Manager (IT) is not a traditional purchasing role and and requires a profit-driven procurement professional who understands that every deal has margin opportunity. The role works directly with sales, vendors, and distributors to increase gross profit, secure better pricing, and drive bottom-line performance. If you're someone who negotiates hard, pushes vendors, and treats pricing like a strategy—not an admin task—this role is for you. Responsibilities Own procurement strategy across hardware, software, and services Review and optimize pricing on all deals above defined thresholds Negotiate aggressively with OEMs, distributors, and partners (e.g., Cisco, Dell, etc.) Secure special pricing, deal registrations, rebates, and MDF Identify margin improvement opportunities on every quote Work closely with sales to balance competitiveness and profitability Build and manage vendor relationships to unlock better pricing tiers Compare multiple suppliers to ensure best cost structure Track and report margin improvements, savings, and vendor incentives Enforce pricing discipline and procurement best practices internally Qualifications 3+ years in IT procurement, sourcing, or vendor management Experience with VAR, MSP, or IT reseller environments strongly preferred Proven ability to negotiate pricing and improve margins Strong understanding of IT products (networking, servers, endpoints, licensing) Experience working with distributors (e.g., Ingram, TD SYNNEX, D&H, etc.) Ability to push back, challenge pricing, and escalate when needed Highly analytical with strong attention to detail Comfortable working in a fastpaced, dealdriven environment Success Metrics Increase in gross margin % across deals Total incremental profit generated Vendor rebates and incentives captured % of deals improved through procurement involvement Cost savings vs standard/vendor pricing Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Primarily officebased Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer Required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. Occasional lifting of files or office materials up to 15 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. About Titanium Technologies Titanium Technologies, founded in 2009, specializes in providing comprehensive IT solutions. We cater to a wide range of needs, from everyday IT requirements to intricate technology projects, including data center solutions, cloud solutions, and managed IT services. Our data center solutions ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security, while our cloud solutions offer flexible, scalable, and cost-effective services. Additionally, our managed IT services provide proactive monitoring, support, and management to keep your IT infrastructure running smoothly. Whether you need basic IT support or advanced technological expertise, Titanium Technologies is your trusted partner in navigating the complex IT landscape.