Procurement Category Director - IT (Hybrid)
Procurement Category Director - IT (Hybrid)
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Why Choose Bottomline
Are you ready to transform the way businesses pay and get paid Bottomline is a global leader in business payments and cash management with over 35 years of experience and moving more than $16 trillion in payments annually. Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help drive impactful results for our customers. If youre dedicated to delighting customers and promoting growth and innovation - we want you on our team!
The Role
Bottomline is looking for a Procurement Category Director IT to grow with us in a Hybrid work environment out of our Portsmouth NH office!
The Procurement Category Director Information Technologies is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across information technology spend categories including software hardware infrastructure and services. This role drives category strategy cost optimization and supplier performance while ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in IT procurement contract negotiation and vendor management to deliver long-term value to the organization.
This person will work in a hybrid work environment with just one day per week needed in the Portsmouth NH Office! The remaining 4 days can be worked remotely.
How youll contribute:
- Lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies incorporating tools contracts and supplier management best practices.
- Partner with stakeholders to aggregate demand identify sourcing opportunities and support business objectives through strategic procurement initiatives.
- Negotiate complex contracts with key suppliers while calculating return on Investment cost savings beneficial contract language etc.
- Lead supplier selection and contract negotiations for a global portfolio including software hardware networking telephony data centers and professional services.
- Participates on major Projects as a Core Team Member and sometimes as the Project Lead developing the strategy for sourcing supplier selection Total Cost of Ownership evaluation.
- Act as a consultative partner to internal stakeholders promoting strategic supplier relationships and aligning sourcing strategies with business goals.
- Communicates implements and executes Procurement strategies policies and procedures. Shares information and supports best practices sharing within Procurement and ensures communication with other Bottomline groups.
- Maintain deep knowledge of market trends technologies licensing models and industry innovations to inform sourcing decisions.
- Conducts annual spend analysis and develops Category Management Plans to drive cost optimization and procurement efficiencies through demand management and strategic supplier engagement.
- Fosters strong supplier and stakeholder relationships clearly communicates Procurements value and serves as a strategic advisor in developing sourcing plans aligned with business goals.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies ethics internal controls Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and corporate standards.
- Manage supplier performance SLAs and KPIs to ensure service excellence and compliance with sustainability goals.
- Promotes procurement best practices and fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams while staying ahead of industry trends to drive excellence and maintain a competitive edge.
What will make you successful:
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management Business Finance or a related field.
- 10 years of procurement and category management experience with a proven track record in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Strong knowledge of Procurement methodology and demonstrated experience in utilizing the 7-step strategic sourcing process across different services categories.
- Previous experience leading/managing IT spend categories for Procurement.
- Understanding of marketplace relating to a particular portfolio of goods and services.
- Solid understanding of business issues and financial principles. Strong capabilities in supplier relationship management
- Well versed in SRM methodology
- Strong knowledge of contract negotiations risk management and procurement best practices.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and leadership skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
- Proficiency in procurement technologies and ERP systems (e.g. SAP Ariba Coupa Oracle).
Nice to Have Skills:
- Industry certifications (e.g. CIPS CPSM) are a plus.
- Experience working in a global or multinational organization preferred.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Flexible working arrangements.
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We welcome talent at all career stages and are dedicated to understanding and supporting additional needs. Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and open environment for everyone.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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