Information Technology Procurement Manager

Job Title: Senior Procurement Professional

Location: Tampa, FL

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: : 6 Months (contract to hire.)

Domain: Procurement

Pay Rate: $50–$55/hr W2

Application Deadline: Last date for receipt of applications Aug 03, 2026

Required Qualifications

• 6–7 years of procurement experience with a focus on IT procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience sourcing and negotiating IT hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, and technology-related contracts.
• Strong executive presence with experience presenting procurement strategies and negotiation outcomes to senior leadership.
• Experience working in enterprise or mid-to-large-sized organizations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using AI or AI-enabled tools within procurement or sourcing processes.
• Knowledge of procurement benchmarking, spend analysis, and supplier performance management.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Stable employment history with demonstrated long-term tenure in previous roles.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Comfortable presenting to executives and defending sourcing decisions with data.
• Experience working in complex enterprise procurement environments.

Candidates Who Will Not Be Considered

• Candidates without IT procurement experience.
• Candidates lacking executive presentation or stakeholder-facing experience.
• Frequent job hoppers with limited tenure.
• Candidates whose experience is primarily with small organizations rather than mid-size or enterprise companies.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Professional with a strong background in IT procurement and strategic sourcing. This role requires an individual who can negotiate complex IT contracts, present procurement strategies to executive leadership, and support enterprise-level sourcing initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience procuring IT hardware, software, and technology services while demonstrating strong business acumen and executive presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for IT hardware, software, cloud, and technology services.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, and commercial terms to achieve optimal business value.
• Develop and present sourcing strategies, negotiation outcomes, and benchmarking analysis to executive leadership, including the CIO.
• Explain procurement decisions, market benchmarks, and negotiation strategies with confidence and supporting data.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive cost savings while minimizing business risk.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to support sourcing recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, including the use of AI or automation tools where applicable.

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.