1717 - Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement- IT at LogicSource, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio

Job description

• The Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement- IT is a client-facing leader responsible for owning and leading category strategy on behalf of our client. Acting as the accountable category owner, this role defines the strategic direction, owns IT category planning, and orchestrates delivery through a centralized Center of Excellence (COE) to execute sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations. The Senior Manager, serves as a trusted advisor to clients, translating business objectives into actionable category strategies that deliver measurable value.

Responsibilities

• Client Advisory & IT Category Leadership
• Serve as the primary strategic category leader and execution partner for assigned client and category or categories.
• Partner with client and functional leaders to understand business objectives, constraints, and priorities.
• Translate client goals into clear category strategies, value levers, and execution-ready roadmaps.
• Category Strategy & Planning
• Own and support the development and ongoing management of category strategies, including market analysis, spend diagnostics, supplier landscape assessments, and risk considerations.
• Lead and support annual and multi-year category planning, defining initiatives, savings targets, timelines, and success metrics.
• Continuously refine category and vendor strategies based on market shifts, client needs, and performance results.
• Center of Excellence (COE) Orchestration
• Leverage a centralized COE to deliver sourcing events, negotiations, and contract execution on behalf of the client.
• Set strategic direction and priorities for COE resources, ensuring alignment to client objectives.
• Provide governance, decision support, and hands-on quality oversight throughout sourcing and contracting cycles.
• Sourcing, Negotiation & Contract Execution
• Create and execute effective go-to-market and negotiation strategies in line with commercial objectives and supplier positioning.
• Directly support and lead components of complex, high-value, or highly sensitive negotiations.
• Review and support sourcing recommendations, supplier selections, and contract structures to ensure value realization and risk mitigation.
• Value Delivery & Performance Management
• Own and manage category-level performance, including savings, value creation, service levels, and risk outcomes.
• Proactively identify and execute incremental opportunities for value, optimization, efficiency, and innovation.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders.
• Facilitate alignment across client procurement, finance, legal, and business teams to enable timely decision-making and delivery.
• Engage strategically with key suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Leadership & Practice Contribution
• Apply, execute, and continuously improve established methodologies, tools, and best practices across client engagements.
• Contribute to the evolution of category management frameworks, playbooks, and intellectual capital by identifying operational efficiency opportunities and practical improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle, and vendor management. Proven experience developing and executing category strategies and delivering measurable results Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and leading high-value contract negotiations.
• Experience in complex spend analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), and financial modeling to support category and sourcing decisions.
• Highly skilled in diplomacy, consensus-building, and cross-functional leadership.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong commitment to client service and value creation.
• Polished communicator and presenter, both formally and informally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel-based financial analysis and PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to operate strategically.

Skills

Required

• Category management
• Strategic sourcing
• Contract lifecycle management
• Vendor management
• High-value contract negotiations
• Spend analysis
• Total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Financial modeling
• Diplomacy
• Consensus-building
• Cross-functional leadership
• Entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits

• A collaborative, supportive culture where your contributions are valued, and your work makes a meaningful impact.
• A workplace committed to professional growth with paths to development and advancement.
• Dedicated to creating an environment for employee success by providing support for long-term career growth.
• Committed to work-life balance by offering flexible PTO.
• A robust benefits package that includes extensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer‑funded HRA, a 401(k) match, Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs, short- and long-term disability coverage, AD&D, life insurance, fertility assistance, and more.
• Supplemental benefits such as unexpected large expenses related to Accidents, Hospitalization, or Critical Care. Along with support for Maternity/Paternity, FMLA, and Military leave.
• Offer behavioral health services within the medical support insurance plan and everyday support tools to help with mental health.
• A business-casual workplace offering a flexible, hybrid work environment with offices in Westport, CT, and Charleston, SC.
• NOTE: The listed compensation range reflects the anticipated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on location, experience, and job-related factors, and may include additional benefits consistent with applicable pay transparency laws.
• Pay Range
• $97,500 - $190,000 USD