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Senior Manager, Global Procurement - Technology, Enterprise & Alliance RelationshipsReference Code 3952 Country: US Locations: USA - Cleveland; USA - Cincinnati; USA - Columbus; USA - Hermitage; USA - Indianapolis; USA - Tampa Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization. Work you'll do The Senior Manager, Technology Procurement (Enterprise & Alliance Relationships - Strategic relationships) leads global category strategy development, sourcing, negotiations and contracting within a group of sub-categories in the Technology Category with a focus on SaaS software, Cloud Service Providers and AI across geographies. You will be responsible for managing and developing a small team of procurement professionals, running multiple concurrent negotiations, and maintaining strategic relationships with key internal stakeholders and Technology Suppliers. Deliver and maintain Master Category Strategies - Lead one or more master category strategies that drive measurable global cost savings, avoidance or commercial value. Deliver End‑to‑end sourcing & contracting - Run RFP/RFQ/RFI processes and negotiations to align on contracts that deliver on stated technical and commercial requirements, providing structured financial comparisons and other necessary analyses to arrive at optimal outcomes. Regular Planning - Participate frequent planning and project rationalization and balancing against delivery capacity Provide Cross‑functional advisory - Partner with Technology Stakeholders, VMO's, Legal, Risk and Finance as appropriate to navigate internal policies and processes, gather and frame commercial terms, deliver high quality procurement projects and drive cost‑avoidance opportunities. Provide Team leadership & development - recruit, coach and develop procurement professionals to deliver high value technology sourcing and negotiation projects and category strategies that generate savings, cost avoidance and value for the global and local entities. Build strategic Supplier partnerships within global technology Suppliers to stay connected to key product and service developments and market shifts Provide data‑driven recommendations - synthesize market intelligence and convert spend and activity data into clear insights, identifying savings, cost avoidance or optimization opportunities for leadership decision‑making. Support continuous improvement & enablement of the Global Procurement function - Recommend improvements to processes and tools that can improve project execution and sourcing accuracy Provide responsive stakeholder support - Provide timely and accurate, project summaries, financial scenario analyses and savings impact summaries to inform a variety of audiences and navigate stakeholders to decisions. Provide Supplier Relationship Management support for key suppliers - through collaboration with Technology Stakeholders, Global and Member Firm VMO's to elevate supplier performance, manage escalations and ensure value realization Assist in managing CSAT - Assist global category leadership in managing supplier and internal customer relationships to improve internal client satisfaction The team Global CoRe provides seven fundamental services to Deloitte around the world: knowledge services, creative services, contact center, data management assessment services, data protection, procurement, and real estate. We develop new and innovative ways to improve how these services are delivered across the organization, leveraging our global scope and strength to serve our organization within and across borders. Qualifications Minimum of eight years with relevant experience in Procurement of Technology and related categories. Demonstrated experience with relationship building, influencing, and collaboration Experience in managing teams Project management experience - drafting, communicating and modifying project plans Strong understanding of common sourcing templates, tools, and methodologies Expertise in Technology contract negotiations, undertstasnding contract terms and implications along with strong relationship management skills Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders Knowledge of standard Category strategy execution process Ability to interpret member firm needs, tech landscape, commercial implications as input into the category strategy Familiarity with business case reviews, complex proposal comparison and TCO evaluation Strong Powerpoint and Excel proficiency Education: Bachelor's Degree required Our culture At Deloitte Global people are valued and respected for who they are - with opportunities to bring their unique perspectives, talents and passions to business challenges. Our global workspace creates room for individuality and collaboration. Ours is an inclusive, supportive, connected culture with a focus on development, flexibility, and well-being. This culture makes Deloitte Global one of the most rewarding places to work, and to transform your career. Professional development From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in investing in you, helping you identify and hone your unique strengths at every step of your career. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities, and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Benefits At Deloitte, we value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Our Total Rewards program reflects our continued commitment to lead from the front in everything we do-that's why we take pride in offering a comprehensive variety of programs and resources to support your health and well-being. Recruiting for this role ends on .