Director IT Procurement
Director IT Procurement
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15-04-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 135000 - 185000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
15-04-2025
Job Description
ABOUT CIM GROUP:
CIM is a communityfocused real estate and infrastructure owner operator lender and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994 our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today we are a diverse team of 1000 employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live work and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!
POSITION PURPOSE:
As the Director of IT Procurement you will focus on driving vendor contracting and purchasing strategies to enhance operational efficiency impose service levels control costs maintain compliance and meet key performance metrics. This role will design implement execute and oversee procurement policies and practices to enable CIMs broader business goals. This role will work crossfunctionally with the CTO Legal Finance IT Product Managers and other key business stakeholders to ensure vendor selections contract terms contract approvals and purchase orders are managed efficiently compliantly and in support of CIMs business needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage the full lifecycle of vendor procurement transactions including new products and renewals from contract review and approval through purchasing and fulfillment. Align procurement activities with overall department and business goals to enhance operational excellence
- Oversee endtoend procurement of hardware software solutions and subscription services
- Oversee and track all IT vendor contract reviews and approvals aligned with the vendor management program
- Partner with Technology Product Managers to proactively manage vendor negotiations renewals and related contracts ensuring that all vendor relationships support business goals and CIMs best interest
- Partner with Legal CTO and other key stakeholders to proactively drive alignment on vendor contract terms and fees. Review all hardware and software vendor contract terms in detail and provide relevant recommendations and considerations
- Oversee hardware and software vendor onboarding including routing and managing contracts and renewals through contract approval signature and completion
- Manage Yardi P2P Purchase Ordering through firstlevel invoice approvals
- Oversee vendor delivery ordering and tracking processes. Ensure that equipment and software provided gets delivered timely effectively supports employee and business productivity and aligns with IT Service Management programming
- In partnership with the IT Service Management team oversee processes procedures and systems for tracking and delivering software hardware and equipment from requisition through retirement
- Partner with VP IT Service Management to review and select equipment that best supports business operations
- Track software licenses aligned with the IT service catalogue and user inventory
- Identify and implement corporatewide costsaving opportunities and strategies for supplierrelated expenses
- Support Technology Leadership in managing strategic partnerships to consolidate supplier products and reduce service costs while enhancing value
- Proactively manage inventory and equipment upgrade needs by tracking entire life cycle for each asset maintaining warranty information refresh date and endoflife data information
- Align with Service Management team to account for IT assets throughout the enterprise utilizing relevant tools and proactively manage all assets within the organization and affiliate companies
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Management of IT Procurement/Purchasing Specialist(s)
- Ongoing management of vendor relationships including pricing budgets contracts service and delivery. Large vendor relationship management will be a shared responsibility with other leaders within the IT department and across the business
- Oversight of IT contract workflow aligned with operations legal and executive approvals and follow up through contract
- Project management and/or oversight of subscriptions and software delivery programs and license inventory as relevant
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification licenses etc.
- 8 years relevant experience in IT contracts procurement and/or purchasing with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role
- Bachelors Degree in computer science information technology engineering business administration or similar
- IT Procurement knowledge of contract language and terms including licensing models risk management and compliance requirements for hardware software cloud services and SaaS contracts
- Experience implementing secure AI solutions for contracting efficiency and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and processes a plus
- Experience with Purchase Order and Inventory systems with experience in Yardi P2P and ServiceNow preferred
- Experience with commercial real estate data subscription providers (ex: Bloomberg Yardi CoStar) a plus
- Strong IT project management skills are essential including the ability to manage scope timelines and budgets effectively
- PMP CPM or similar certification is a plus
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Vendor management and sourcing strategy with solid relationship management skills interacting horizontally and vertically across organizations and with vendors
- Excellent analytical skills with good financial acumen to assess and respond to bids proposals and vendor performance for TCO evaluation
- Detail oriented paralegallevel contract reviewing skills (i.e. robust experience deeply reviewing and marking up IT contracts)
- Excellent analytical skills with good financial acumen to assess and respond to bids proposals and vendor performance for TCO evaluation.
- Strong organizational planning time management and project management skills to coordinate effective efficient and timely completion of multiple ongoing or longterm projects and efforts while reconciling and prioritizing them with daytoday departmental operations
- Ability to effectively prioritize and adapt in a fastpaced environment
WHAT CIM OFFERS:
At CIM we believe our success stems from our collective efforts and we are committed to providing wellrounded support and resources for our employees. In addition to a competitive compensation plan CIM offers a comprehensive benefits program for employees to thrive both inside and outside of work. Eligible employees can enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
A variety of Medical dental and vision benefit plans
Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Company paid life and disability insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match
Comprehensive paid time off including: vacation days 10 designated holidays sick time and bereavement leave
Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Ongoing professional development programs
Wellness program including monthly and quarterly prizes
And more!
Actual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to geography jobrelated knowledge experience and budget. The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required. At CIM base pay is one part of the total compensation package. This role is eligible for bonus pay in addition to base salary. The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles CA is $135000 $185000.
HOW WE FEEL ABOUT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At CIM Group we believe that the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees enhance everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is not only respected but celebrated. We strive to ensure that our workplace is free from discrimination and harassment allowing everyone to contribute meaningfully and feel a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer we strictly prohibit any form of unlawful discrimination and adhere to the laws enforced by the EEOC. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where all employees can grow and make impactful contributions together.
*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group.Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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