Senior IT Category Manager Procurement Full-Time MarlboroughChelmsford Hybrid

Schedule

MF 85 Hybrid

What Youll Do

Summary/Objective:

The role is responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement initiatives for all ITrelated categories including hardware software and telecom. This role focuses on optimizing cost efficiency enhancing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and industry best practices. The role will leverage market intelligence and crossfunctional collaboration to drive strategic decisionmaking and support the organizations overall business objectives.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Category Strategy Development:

Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for IT procurement including hardware software services and telecom.
Analyze market trends supplier capabilities and organizational requirements to identify costsaving opportunities and innovative solutions.

Supplier Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and negotiations to ensure the best value and service levels.
Mange supplier risk and ensure compliance with company policies and industry procedures.

Procurement Process Optimization:

Lead the procurement process from endtoend including RFP/RFQ bid evaluation contract negotiation and supplier selection.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation and reporting of procurement activities.

Cost Management:

Develop and manage the IT procurement budget.
Monitor and report on costsaving initiatives and financial performance against targets.
Implement strategies to achieve cost reduction and value optimization.

CrossFunctional Collaboration:

Work closely with IT finance legal and other departments to ensure alignment of procurement activities with business objectives.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams to support project goals and timelines.

Market Intelligence:

Stay abreast of market developments emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Provide insights and recommendations based on market intelligence to inform strategic decisionmaking.
Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned by Managers(s).

What Youll Need

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management IT or a related field preferred. Masters degree or relevant professional certification (e.g. CPM CPSM) is a plus.
Minimum of 47 years of experience in IT procurement or a related field.
Proven track record of developing and implementing category strategies and managing supplier relationships.
Strong negotiation analytical and problemsolving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
Proficiency in procurement software and tools as well as Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Do

DCU is the largest credit union headquartered in New England serving more than one million members in all 50 states. With over 1900 team members we strive to make DCU a great place to work with an excellent worklife balance and a community that cares.

DCU is an equalopportunity employer and we value diversity inclusion and equity at our company. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

If youre applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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Required Experience:

Manager