IT Procurement Manager jobs in Cleveland, OH

IT Procurement Manager leads and manages all phases of the IT procurement function. Evaluates and identifies the needs of the organization and stakeholders. Being an IT Procurement Manager defines clear and specific requirements for equipment and services. Researches suppliers and directs the sourcing process. Additionally, IT Procurement Manager negotiates contracts, pricing, terms, and service level agreements. Establishes standards and policies for efficient and fair procurement practices. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The IT Procurement Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an IT Procurement Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr. Specialist, Procurement Category Mgt (IT Procurement)
  • Nestle USA
  • Solon, OH FULL_TIME
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    Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

    If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestl is the place for you. Nestl USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestl's presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

    We're determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

    This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

    This role is the face of their assigned category to Nestrade and serves as the key interface with business/functional leadership across US16 for respective category. You are an expert of the category, setting the procurement strategy for spend areas in your scope and localizing any globally created strategies. This role identifies value-creation opportunities and leads cross-functional projects for the category, as well as supplier strategy, collaboration, and local relationship management with a focus on risk mitigation, innovation, sustainability, and DEI. You will provide oversight for category-critical tasks like business continuity planning, supplier performance management, PPV forecast, etc., while working with the business to understand strategy, requirements, and challenges and to report updates.

    Job Duties/Deliverables:
    • End-to-end management of assigned category/categories, including localization of global strategies, development of at-market strategies, and coordination with suppliers and Nestrade buyers (as required)
    • Execute Nestl's 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process in the North American market, enabling value generation through sustainability, innovation, and cost improvements for Nestl business units
      • Identify value creation opportunities by developing a deep understanding of each relevant business unit's requirements, challenges, and opportunities, and leveraging these insights to create and implement savings initiatives
      • Leverage opportunities to lower total cost of ownership or increase value to the business while ensuring supply
      • Analyze spend data and cross-functional impacts to identify areas of opportunity for savings and calculate TCO
      • Assign initiative owners for category aligned spend initiatives; provide category expertise and help guide initiative savings execution and pull through
      • Use knowledge of global suppliers and processes to bring opportunities to the forefront
      • Benchmark against competitors and promote supplier-led innovation to unlock value
      • Use insights and trends to liaise strategically with the business, factories, and suppliers
      • Develop and maintain strong internal relationships with IT leaders and stakeholders in the organization to be recognized as a valued partner to influence business decisions
      • Drive procurement engagement across Zone to ensure proper coverage of spend in addressed
      • Lead contact negotiations working closely with Nestl's legal, Finance and IT security teams
    • Define risk management strategies for the business and promote mitigation activities to reduce the chance of disruption
      • Proactively manage supplier relationships resulting in a reduction of contractual risks
      • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, working together on identifying areas of innovation and cost savings opportunities
      • Clearly communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders, knowing when and to whom to escalate significant issues
    • Suggest improved ways of working, introducing new processes or re-engineering existing ones in support of key priorities
      • Recognize strategic drivers and activities that support key priorities, both within your category and across the organization
      • Leverage intelligence tools and participate in professional associations to learn best practices and industry trends; apply the learnings to the category strategies to drive continuous improvement
      • Comply with all Procurement and company policies, procedures, and practices, and promote adherence across the organization
      • Apply project management principles to drive cross-functional teams in effective and efficient delivery of business objectives for both day to day activities and key projects

    Critical Experiences/Education:
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in applicable fields required
    • 3 years of knowledge of and experience with global procurement and sourcing processes, legal contract negotiations, and contract management systems
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
    • SAP, Ariba, and I-Nexus experience preferred

    Qualifications/Certifications:
    • Interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with and influence a dynamic and diverse set of stakeholders, including the ability to listen and understand differing perspectives
    • Strategic mindset with quantitative, problem-solving, project management, and negotiation skills and a strong desire for progress and continuous improvement
    • Proven ability to analyze and present findings in a clear and cohesive manner
    • Adept at managing change and working through ambiguity to identify and drive to a solution, both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
    • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise across boundaries and boarders and influence with integrity

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    It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

    To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestl seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home.

    The Nestl Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer* seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-

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Procurement Manager
  • King Luminaire
  • Jefferson, OH FULL_TIME
  • King Luminaire, a division of the StressCrete Group located in Jefferson, OH is seeking a Procurement Manager to expand and develop our existing purchasing department. The ideal candidate is a reliabl...
  • 23 Days Ago

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General Manager
  • Wing It North
  • Cleveland, OH PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Wingstop is the destination when you crave fresh never faked wings, hand-cut seasoned fries and any of our famous sides. For people who demand flavor in everything they do, there's only Wingstop - bec...
  • 4 Days Ago

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General Manager
  • Wing It North
  • North Olmsted, OH FULL_TIME
  • Wingstop is the destination when you crave fresh never faked wings, hand-cut seasoned fries and any of our famous sides. For people who demand flavor in everything they do, there's only Wingstop - bec...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Logistics Pricing and Procurement Manager
  • ContainerPort Group, Inc.
  • Rocky, OH FULL_TIME
  • About World Group: World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver custom...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Logistics Pricing and Procurement Manager
  • World Group
  • Rocky, OH FULL_TIME
  • About World Group: World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver custom...
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Procurement Manager - FFE & Smallwares
  • Flynn Group
  • Independence, OH
  • Position Description: The Procurement Manager - FF&E/Smallwares is responsible for overseeing multiple categories for ou...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Procurement Manager - Maintenance and Repair
  • Flynn Group
  • Independence, OH
  • Position Description The Procurement Manager position focuses on Restaurant Maintenance & Repair (M&R) and is responsibl...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supply Chain Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Our client is currently seeking a SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER in Michigan. The Supply Chain Manager in a manufacturing setting ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager, Logistics Pricing and Procurement
  • ContainerPort Group
  • Rocky River, OH
  • About World Group: World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Sourcing Manager, Facilities
  • Lincoln Electric
  • Euclid, OH
  • Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, au...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Project Manager | C&I Scale Solar | REMOTE in East Coast | Up to $160,000 + Bonus
  • Careerbuilder
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Senior Project Manager | C&I Scale Solar | REMOTE in East Coast | Up to $160,000 + Bonus Are you living in the East Coas...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Sourcing Manager, MRO
  • Lincoln Electric
  • Euclid, OH
  • Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, au...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Sourcing Manager, Engineering and Marketing
  • Lincoln Electric
  • Euclid, OH
  • Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, au...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a population of 385,525, making it the 51st-largest city in the United States, and the second-largest city in Ohio. Greater Cleveland is ranked as the 32nd-largest metropolitan area in the U.S., with 2,055,612 people in 2016. The city anchors the Cleveland–Akron–Canton Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 3,515,646 in 2010 and is ranked 15th in the United States. The city is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles ...
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Income Estimation for IT Procurement Manager jobs
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were up 1.6% from a year ago

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Before using the Procurement application, create assignment groups for catalog tasks.
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