[Hiring] Director, Strategic Procurement - IT @American Red Cross

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Director of Strategic Procurement (IT) has both Supply Management and technology experience and leadership skills required to drive decisions, influence change and facilitate executive level discussion. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in supply management or IT business office roles, demonstrating leadership, the ability to manage business clients, perform activities independently, and possess substantial knowledge of technology-related suppliers, industry norms and IT subject matters. • Provide Supply Management and IT procurement support to clients assigned by the Senior Director, operating independently and with a high level of expertise. • Provide hands-on leadership for negotiating and executing agreements and statements of work in support of IT procurement demands. • Manage a team of 3-5 professionals that provide Supply Management support to the IT department, as well as business units acquiring IT-related products and services. • Create and execute staff development plans in conjunction with Strategic Procurement leadership. • Be a nimble and flexible leader that demonstrates the ability to adjust and lead through changing work demands. The work location for this position is 100% virtual/work from home. While the position can be worked from anywhere in the United States but preference to work an East Coast schedule. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines such as Finance, Supply Management, Economics, Computer Science or Information Systems. • 7+ years of professional experience, to include Supply Management, Procurement or IT Business Office roles responsible for IT supplier or category management. • People Management: 5 years experience. • Experience overseeing IT-related services and suppliers. • Strong working knowledge of the IT marketplace, terminology and industry norms. • Experience with software license, SaaS, IaaS, cloud and service provider agreements. • Adept negotiation skills in pay for performance and shared risk allocation in agreements. • Strong problem-solving, collaboration and influence skills. • Ability to lead cross-functional business meetings, develop and deliver clear presentations and communicate with stakeholders. • Solid business acumen coupled with understanding of business structures, processes, and information flow in an organization with multiple lines of business. • Use of Red Cross Supply Management tools such as Coupa (P2P) or Ironclad (CLM). Requirements • Combined experience in both Supply Management and IT professions. • Experience with major SaaS or cloud providers. • Experience authoring and contracting agreements and statements of work. • Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. • Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. • May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions. Benefits • Medical, Dental Vision plans • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts • PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure • Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays • 401K with up to 6% match • Paid Family Leave • Employee Assistance • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term • Service Awards and recognition