Lead IT Strategic Sourcing initiatives across software, hardware, and IT services categories.
Demonstrate strong understanding of software and hardware maintenance lifecycles, including subscription models, support tiers, and endoflife schedules.
Negotiate and maintain long-term, value-driven relationships with strategic technology vendors.
Perform detailed cost analysis, data interpretation, and financial modeling to support sourcing decisions.
Analyze spend and market trends; recommend strategies to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) and improve ROI.
Collaborate with IT leadership, Legal, and Finance teams to review and refine contract terms, SLAs, and commercial structures.
Conduct industrial benchmarking to evaluate pricing, service levels, and emerging category trends.
Ensure timely delivery of technology products and services in alignment with Lennox project timelines.
Develop and manage RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), including requirements gathering, evaluation, and vendor selection.
Support technology contract renewals, maintenance agreements, and subscription management processes.
Document procurement processes and contribute to the creation and enhancement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Utilize experience in Indirect Corporate Category buying to optimize sourcing activities across the IT portfolio
Bachelor's degree in any discipline; Computer Science or related technical background preferred but not required.
510 years of experience in IT Sourcing, IT Procurement, or Vendor Management.
Proven expertise in negotiating IT contracts and managing enterprise technology suppliers.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working in a structured procurement environment (preferably global or matrixed organizations).
