IT Procurement Manager jobs in Worcester, MA

IT Procurement Manager leads and manages all phases of the IT procurement function. Evaluates and identifies the needs of the organization and stakeholders. Being an IT Procurement Manager defines clear and specific requirements for equipment and services. Researches suppliers and directs the sourcing process. Additionally, IT Procurement Manager negotiates contracts, pricing, terms, and service level agreements. Establishes standards and policies for efficient and fair procurement practices. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The IT Procurement Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an IT Procurement Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Procurement Contract Specialist - IT
  • AspenAerogels Inc
  • Marlborough, MA FULL_TIME
  • Aspen Aerogels® is a rapidly growing aerogel technology company founded in 2001 to capitalize on patented advances in aerogel manufacturing. Aspen’s extensive portfolio of proprietary aerogel products are manufactured at scale and sold worldwide in the Electric Vehicle, Energy Infrastructure, Sustainable Building Materials, and Power Generation industries. Aspen is a Tier 1/2 Automotive supplier of PyroThin® thermal barriers, and our Pyrogel® and Cryogel® insulation products are used by virtually all leading petrochemical and refining company across more than 50 countries. We’re on a mission to build a world-class organization as we continue to grow our energy infrastructure business, and expand to meet demand for PyroThin thermal barriers in the rapidly growing Electric Vehicle sector over the next decade. We’re looking for great passionate, dynamic talent to join our team.

    We are seeking a skilled Procurement Contracts Specialist to oversee and manage all aspects of IT and commercial procurement contracts within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract negotiation, vendor management, and a deep understanding of Software and Hardware IT procurement processes. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with excellent communication and analytical skills, capable of ensuring that contracts are effectively drafted, negotiated, and managed throughout their lifecycle.


    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Contract Administration:

    • Drafts, generates, interprets, and manages proposals and contract documents, including but not limited to software licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, purchasing agreements, professional services agreements, and other vendor contracts.
    • Collaborate with legal, finance, and technical teams to ensure contracts align with organizational goals and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
    • Supports, with minimal guidance, the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Operations in coordinating input from other organizations during the Procurement lifecycle process in accordance with internal and external customer schedules and requests.
    • Prioritize contracts for negotiation and review by the legal team from the Supply Chain team based on the business’ changing priorities and escalated legal issues.
    • Ensure all contractual obligations are met, and both parties fulfill their responsibilities.

    Supplier Management and Risk Mitigation:

    • Identify and assess potential risks associated with contracts and procurement activities.
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensuring that their performance aligns with contractual obligations.
    • Monitor vendor compliance and address any issues or concerns promptly.
    • Participate in supplier performance and risk assessment reviews and work with other members of the Supply Chain department to address issues accordingly.
    • Implement risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with risk management policies.
    • Validate that the supplier onboarding process have been completed and meets all necessary regulatory and compliance requirements, such as environmental regulations, safety standards, labor laws, and industry-specific certifications prior to the signing of any contracts.
    • Work with appropriate persons to ensure that the supplier's information and transactions are properly integrated into the organization's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

    Collaboration and Communication:

    • Collaborate with various departments, including engineering, IT, legal, finance, and business units, to gather requirements and ensure contract terms meet organizational needs.
    • Communicate contract terms and conditions to relevant stakeholders in a clear and concise manner with established executive summaries of major contract contents for gaps between negotiation iterations and the Aspen Standard.
    • Ability to provide fact-based advice to project teams and decision makers and oversee development of market and industry analysis.
    • Understands strategic sourcing implications of key industry trends and developments with a forward-looking insight of regulatory changes.

    Continuous Improvement:

    • Develop and monitor department and supplier performance against agreed-upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs).
    • Evaluate and enhance contract management processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
    • Stay informed about industry best practices and changes in regulations specifically affecting contract management and specifically IT procurement.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
    • Adopt and follow Aspen’s core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer and Innovation on both a personal and professional level.


    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field; additional certifications in contract management, Supply Chain or procurement are a plus.
    • Proven experience in contract management, specifically in IT procurement and commercial contracts is a must.
    • Experience negotiating software licenses, including SaaS agreements.
    • Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to contracts and procurement.
    • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
    • Analytical mindset with the ability to assess and mitigate risks.
    • Familiarity with IT systems and technologies.
    • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for contract management and IT procurement, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our organization's success.


    Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

    Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

    For Our Rhode Island Applicants:
    Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence, RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28, Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs Worker’s Compensation.

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Commodity Manager - Indirect Procurement
  • Waters Corporation
  • Milford, MA FULL_TIME
  • Overview We are seeking an expert and highly motivated Indirect Procurement - Commodity Manager supporting Indirect Services to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for crafting and ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Procurement Project Manager
  • Sartorius Stedim North America
  • Marlborough, MA FULL_TIME
  • Represent Procurement in new product introduction (NPI) and Life Cycle Management (LCM) activities; Create project sourcing plan and adhere to Procurement, Supply Network and Logistics requirements; E...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Manager of Applications Development
  • New Directions IT Staffing
  • Westborough, MA FULL_TIME
  • To Apply for this Job Click Here If you’re an Applications Development Manager looking to take your career in a new direction, we’d like to introduce you to this exciting opportunity. (This is a quasi...
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Service Pod Manager
  • Paragus Strategic IT
  • Worcester, MA FULL_TIME
  • Paragus IT is the largest outsourced vendor in the Pioneer Valley, and we are just getting started. We aspire to be serving 1000 customers across the entire country, and we won’t stop until we get the...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Need Web & Communications Manager
  • 360 IT Professionals
  • Shrewsbury, MA FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionThis is Priya Sharma from 360 IT Professionals Inc. and we are Staffing Specialist working directly with all US States and Local and Commercial clients. We are known for our IT Serv...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Procurement Manager
  • Cerence
  • Burlington, MA
  • A Moving Experience. Are you a highly motivated individual who loves all things procurement and who wants to increase yo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Group Procurement Manager
  • Cartamundi
  • East Longmeadow, MA
  • Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in play solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been ou...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Strategic Sourcing Manager
  • MHEC
  • Amherst, MA
  • MHEC’s Strategic Sourcing Managers support its 2700+ customer base by developing and managing a portfolio of publicly bi...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Planning and Procurement Manager
  • Staff Management | SMX
  • East Providence, RI
  • Staff Management | SMX is looking for an experienced Planning and Procurement Manager with strong SAP knowledge to lead ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Meetings & Events Sourcing Manager
  • American Express Global Business Travel
  • Providence, RI
  • Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and through their work can make an i...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Procurement Manager - Remote
  • Careerbuilder
  • Providence, RI
  • CBRE Procurement Manager- Remote Providence , Rhode Island Apply Now Indianapolis - Indiana - United States of America, ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Indirect Sourcing Manager, Fleet
  • Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
  • Burlington, MA
  • *Position requires 3 days per week in office* The Manager, Sourcing Fleet is responsible for leading and executing the s...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect Procurement
  • EG America
  • Westborough, MA
  • Position Summary: As a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Indirect Procurement, you will be responsible for developing and i...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. Worcester is bordered by the towns of Auburn, Grafton, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, Paxton, Shrewsbury, and West Boylston. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth, because of its proximity to the center of Massachusetts. The city is about 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield, and 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Providence, Rhode Island. The Blackstone River forms in the center of Worcester by the conflue...
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Income Estimation for IT Procurement Manager jobs
$133,927 to $224,642
Worcester, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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Although there are numerous variables in the project procurement management, there are four specific phases that can help ensure the job is accomplished on time and within the budget.
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Before using the Procurement application, create assignment groups for catalog tasks.
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