Manager, IT Procurement and Cost Optimization

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Background / IRC Summary :

The IT department provides end-to-end solutions for the organization including application development & integration, system deployment, quality assurance & testing, and overall Project Management in an effort to help the organization build and implement the best solutions for its business needs.

Job Overview :

The Manager IT Procurement and Cost Optimization supports the identification, execution, tracking, and reporting of operational cost optimization initiatives.

The Manager will work with the Senior Project Manager, Finance; the Senior Manager, IT Global Procurement; and key global collaborators to successfully identify and implement cost optimization opportunities through strategic procurement and operational changes to business processes and systems.

This position will report to Senior Project Manager, Finance.

Major Responsibilities / Job Requirements :

• Conducts Procurement and Cost Optimization Analysis : Works with project team members and constituents to analyze and define IT Procurement and Cost Optimization opportunities.
• Facilitates Procurement across categories : Works with Global IT Procurement to facilitate RFIs, RFPs, and to deliver on key contracts.
• Supports Project Engagement : Works with project team members and collaborators to define expectations and deliver savings realization.
• Supports Business Process improvements including policy, procedures and controls : Works with project team members and collaborators to drive long-term savings realization through changes to policy, procedures and controls.
• Leads Project Reporting : Prepares reporting of opportunities, realization, and categorization of cost savings opportunities.

Prepares written reports to leadership.

• Provides Project Administration : Participates in program team meetings, proactively documents meeting minutes, records issues, and follows-up between meetings to drive actions to closure.
• Supports Risk Management : Maintains documentation for procurement risk management and compliance.

Work Experience :

• 5+ years experience in high performing global procurement environments
• Experience with cost optimization initiatives
• A combination of corporate and NGO experience is preferred

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies :

Must Have :

• Extensive IT Procurement Experience : In-depth knowledge of various IT categories, including but not limited to hardware (servers, networking equipment), software (licenses, applications), and IT services (consulting, outsourcing).
• Cloud Service Procurement : Experience in procuring cloud-based services, understanding the nuances of contracts, licensing models, and security considerations associated with cloud technologies.
• Global Sourcing and Practices : Experience in global IT procurement initiatives, with a focus on sourcing from domestic and international markets, understanding regional differences, and demonstrating global economies of scale.
• Software Licensing and Compliance : Expertise in defining and handling software licensing agreements, ensuring compliance with licensing terms and optimizing software usage across the organization.
• Negotiation Skills : Strong skills specific to IT contracts, including navigating pricing models, licensing terms, and service level agreements.
• Cost Optimization : Track record of implementing IT Procurement cost optimization strategies, finding opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or service.
• IT Vendor Sourcing Process Execution and Improvement : Fully experienced in implementing and improving process around IT vendor RFP development and distribution, IT vendor evaluation and selection, contract reviews, and ongoing vendor performance monitoring.
• Education : Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Nice to have :

• Certifications : Professional procurement certifications (CPM) or IT procurement, such as Certified IT Procurement Professional (CITPP), demonstrating a commitment to professional development and industry standards.
• Emerging Technologies : Familiarity with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain and the ability to integrate them into procurement strategies.
• Cybersecurity Considerations : Understanding of cybersecurity requirements and considerations in IT procurement, ensuring that vendors meet defined security standards to protect critical data.
• Data Privacy and Compliance : Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements related to IT procurement, especially relevant in sectors managing personally identifiable information.
• Agile Procurement Practices : Familiarity with agile procurement methodologies, allowing for flexibility in adapting to evolving technology landscapes and business needs.
• Vendor Performance Management : Experience in evaluating and handling vendor performance in the IT space, including issues related to service delivery and product quality.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity : Knowledge of procurement practices that support disaster recovery and business continuity planning, ensuring IT systems are resilient in the face of disruptions.
• Supplier Diversity and Social Responsibility : Awareness of and dedication to promoting supplier diversity and social responsibility within the IT procurement process, aligning with the organization's values.

Benefits and Working Environment :

Hybrid or 100% remote work will be considered.

Compensation :

Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.

Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits :

The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans : up to 4.

5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.

Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.

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Standard of Professional Conduct : The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct.

These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion : The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting.

We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.