IT Procurement Manager jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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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Procurement Manager (Category Management)
  • Universal Audio
  • Scotts, CA FULL_TIME
  • Department:  Business Operations 

    Location:  Scotts Valley, CA OR Remote/Hybrid

    The procurement manager (category management) will be a part of the Enterprise Business Applications organization and will help to spread the importance of strategic procurement, provide visibility on savings potential, foster good relations with internal stakeholders, and build trust. The procurement Category Manager is a trailblazer at UA with an opportunity to influence the direction of building a completely new organization within the larger CFO organization. The role would start managing SaaS Software procurement (Software/SaaS, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) IT desktop and security software, and Technology consulting) and will eventually move to management of adjacent categories. This role will showcase best-in-class negotiation capabilities with results that yield year-on-year savings, scalable plus compliant source-to-pay process, and satisfied stakeholders in Legal, IT, and Finance organizations. UA’s passion for quality, innovation, and customer-centric focus are the values this role will imbibe in all areas while working towards the category management goals.

    Responsibilities:

    Category Management & Delivery

    • Personally develops, leads, and manages categories.
    • Develop an end-to-end category strategy, mapping out the current landscape and defining an improvement plan for the near, mid, and long-term to stimulate interest from and engagement with stakeholders.
    • Activities such as market research, demand management, specification development, spend analytics, category strategy development, business case development, negotiation, lead RFPs, E-Procurement, Supplier management, and stakeholder engagement.
    • Deliver procurement activities, including enabling the Business to self-serve post-contract management, KPI & SLA development and tracking, Stakeholder engagement, Communications, Risk and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
    • Utilize established tools/systems & adherence to policies.
    • Feed success stories into overall Procurement communications.

    Client/Internal Stakeholder Relations

    • Demonstrating value delivery to all stakeholders to reinforce stakeholder buy-in.
    • Be able to engage leaders to gain insights and perspective.
    • Understand business area needs, strategies, and priorities and service accordingly.
    • Ability to explain Indirect Procurement practices, benefits to the organization, and the value of Supplier Relationship Management participation in post-contract management.
    • Demonstrate Universal Audio values in all relationships (including Suppliers).
    • The Procurement Team is responsible for business-wide engagement. This role is responsible for the credibility and reputation of Procurement as a value-adding team. 
    • Ability to address urgent needs of the business effectively and efficiently.
    • Champion and enact business sourcing to leverage Universal Audio’s buying power.
    • Be knowledgeable in best procurement practices for the categories.
    • Develop and execute sourcing strategies with the business, expertly advising and guiding the process to the best-fit approach, tactics, and tools (e.g., outcome-based specifications, RFP/RFI/RFQ builds, KPI/SLA development).

    Processes, Metrics & Execution

    • Educate, champion, and drive business stakeholders through the Procurement system.
    • Track progress against objectives; refine and develop audience- updates.
    • Use market research to ensure that Universal Audio stays abreast of the latest market cost/value/innovation developments per Category.
    • Work in collaboration with Finance, Legal, IT, Security, Privacy, and other functions to ensure compliance with policies and audit remediation.
    • Responsible for the professional negotiation and contract management process, including facilitating extended team members’ involvement (e.g., Legal, Finance, IT, and Security).
    • Responsible to the stakeholders for the timely procurement of contract services required for company operations.
    • Create, prioritize, and plan a pipeline of opportunities to deliver the saving objectives and reduce overall risk.

    Supplier Relations

    • Develop and maintain an annual supplier management plan, including forecasted spend, savings expectations, and performance objectives.
    • Enable Universal Audio to get the best out of its Suppliers by working in partnership with them for mutual good business.
    • Help the Business conduct post-contract management and facilitate Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) with key (top 20%) Suppliers.
    • Ensure Procurement, the Business, and Suppliers conduct business ethically, and within the Company’s policies and guidelines. Alert the leadership to any improper practice.

    Qualifications:

    • Expertise in developing, leading, driving, and managing supplier and contract negotiations including achievement of TCO value. Extensive knowledge of category management practices and principles.
    • Demonstrated ability to deliver value-added results to the organization by driving financial analysis principles and procurement discipline.
    • High level of client focus and an ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
    • Ability to think strategically, communicate expectations, and drive to achieve results.

    Education/Experience:

    • BA or BS degree and Procurement Certifications or equivalent work experience preferred.
    • 6 years of experience in Global Strategic Sourcing Procurement organizations.

    UA Salary Range/Hourly Rate of Pay:  California Salary Range = $119,000 - $165,000

    Base salary/hourly rate of pay will be based on the cost of labor for the city/state in which the new hire resides, at the time of hire.

    UA offers competitive benefits:  Profit sharing, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K Safe Harbor Contribution, Stock Options, Flexible time-off (PTO/Sick Leave/Company Holiday Time-off), etc.

    UA Mission:  We exist to thrill and inspire music makers everywhere with timeless sound and impeccable craftsmanship, freeing the songs inside and allowing you to sound like the records you love. 

    UA Vision:  In the future, music makers around the world will trust Universal Audio as a friend and creative partner, inspiring them to craft amazing records as naturally as playing their first instrument or singing their favorite song. The best home, project, and professional studios will feature most of the UA equipment from floor to ceiling — ranging from audio interfaces and guitar gear to microphones and software — all of it working together to deliver unrivaled sonics and operational symphony. Our customers will eagerly await each new UA product like a hit record or blockbuster movie, trusting that it may spark them to create the best music of their lives. In doing so, UA will become revered worldwide as the way that music is made.

    Universal Audio is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. UA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

     

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Arts IT Manager
  • University of California Santa Cruz
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Arts IT Manager Location: Santa Cruz Job ID: 44137 JOB POSTING NOTIFICATIONS UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Python Developer
  • 360 IT Professionals
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionUS IT solutions is a Software Development Company based in Fremont, California that offers complete technology services in Mobile development, Web development, Cloud computing and I...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Contract Manufacturing Procurement Support (Onsite)
  • THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES LTD
  • Scotts, CA OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Scotts Valley Headquarters - Scotts Valley, CA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly Travel Percenta...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics
  • Universal Audio
  • Scotts, CA FULL_TIME
  • If you are passionate about Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning OR Logistics, but you do not currently see an ideal job posting match, we still encourage you to submit your ...
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Senior IT Network Engineer
  • Joby Aviation
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Joby OverviewLocated in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes of...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement Manager
  • Teaspoon Franchising Inc
  • San Jose, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and organized Manager to oversee the logi...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sourcing Manager
  • Russell Tobin
  • Cupertino, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Role: Procurement Global Sourcing Manager Location: Cupertino, CA 95014 (onsite) Rate: $...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Global Sourcing Manager
  • Cisco
  • San Jose, CA
  • Who You'll Work With Ciscos Executive & Board (E&B) organization entices and strengthens visionary, agile, and inclusive...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sourcing Manager I
  • Ursus, Inc.
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • JOB TITLE: Sourcing Manager I LOCATION: Menlo Park, CA hybrid DURATION: 6 months PAY RANGE: $55-$60/hr TOP 3 SKILLS: Con...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supplier Program Manager
  • Goertek Electronics
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Supplier Program Manager Summary We are seeking a Supplier Program Manager at GoerTek Santa Clara office to expand the G...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sourcing Manager
  • Rambus
  • San Jose, CA
  • Overview: Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional?professional- Semiconductor ...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sourcing Manager III
  • Aditi Consulting
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Summary: The main function of a Sourcing Manager is to develop specifications to communicate to vendors and negotiate pr...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Strategic Sourcing Manager - Power
  • Meta
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Come and develop, drive, and deliver new products for Reality Labs (RL)! We're looking for individuals that want to be o...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of 2013 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Santa Cruz's population at 62,864. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 32 mi (51 km) south of San Jose and 75 mi (120 km) south of San Francisco, the city is part of the 12-county San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland Combined Statistical Area. Santa Cruz is known for its moderate climate, natural environment, coastline, redwood forests, alternative community lifestyles, and socially liberal leanings. It is also home to th...
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Income Estimation for IT Procurement Manager jobs
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Santa Cruz, California area prices
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Before using the Procurement application, create assignment groups for catalog tasks.
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