Object Technology Solutions, Inc
(OTSI)
has an immediate opening for a IT Procurement Manager

IT Procurement Manager (Overland Park, KS - Onsite)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

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Acts as the bridge between suppliers and
internal teams, driving efficiency and innovation across assigned commodity
groups through analysis, negotiation, and cross functional collaboration.

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Strategy Development

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Create and implement global/divisional sourcing
strategies and portfolio roadmaps for IT Spend Portfolios, including demand
shaping, supply market analysis, and multi year plans.

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Supplier Management

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Identify, select, negotiate with, and manage
relationships with key suppliers; establish Vendor Management rituals, QBRs,
and joint improvement initiatives in partnership with the Vendor Relationship
Management Team.

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Cost Optimization

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Perform cost analysis, TCO/should cost
modeling, benchmarking, and deliver year over year savings and value
realization (savings, cost avoidance, productivity, rebates, credits).

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Risk Management

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Assess and mitigate supply base risks
(financial, geopolitical, cybersecurity, ESG); drive dual sourcing, contractual
protections, and business continuity plans.

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Cross Functional Collaboration

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Partner with Operations, Legal, Finance,
InfoSec, Architecture/Engineering, and Business Stakeholders to align sourcing
decisions with the strategy, objectives, and compliance requirements.

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Performance Tracking

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Monitor supplier and internal performance in
accordance with portfolio KPIs; ensure SLA adherence and continuous
improvement.

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Portfolio Focus

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Leverage enterprise wide spend to achieve scale
efficiencies and synergies across related categories; create category playbooks
and standardized toolkits (RFx templates, evaluation criteria, negotiation
levers).

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Sourcing Execution

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Lead end to end RFx events, negotiations, and
contracting (NDA, MSA, SOW, DPA, CO); ensure terms reflect commercial
objectives, risk posture, and service level commitments.

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Governance & Compliance

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Maintain contract lifecycle controls; enforce
policy, delegated authorities, and approval workflows; support audit readiness
and regulatory requirements.

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Data & Analytics

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Use spend analytics, market intelligence, and
scenario modeling to inform strategies; track benefits realization and variance
to plan.

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Innovation & Sustainability

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Advance supplier enabled innovation, diversity
programs, and sustainability goals; pilot new technologies and business models
where relevant.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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Demonstrated expertise in RFx management,
complex contract negotiation, TCO analysis, and supplier performance
management.

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Proficiency with eSourcing, contract lifecycle,
and P2P platforms; strong Excel/analytics and financial acumen.

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Strong stakeholder engagement, communication,
and change leadership skills; ability to influence at multiple levels.

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Risk management mindset with experience
implementing mitigation strategies across a supply base.

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Industry experience is a plus but not require

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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Bachelor’s
degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
preferred.

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Equivalent relevant experience may be
considered in lieu of a degree, typically demonstrated by 7–10+ years of
progressive experience in strategic sourcing or category management with
portfolio responsibility across indirect and/or direct materials.

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Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS,
CSCP, PMP) and experience supporting IT categories (software/SaaS, cloud,
hardware, and services) are a plus.

About us:

OTSI is a global technology
partner providing enterprise IT consulting, digital solutions, and managed
services. We help organizations modernize complex technology landscapes,
harness the power of data, and build scalable AI-led ecosystems to accelerate innovation
and business growth. With over 26 years of experience, we consistently turn
complex challenges into success stories through our strong technical
capabilities and deep industry knowledge. Our global team of 1,800+
professionals, spread across 6 countries, delivers cutting-edge solutions for
customers across Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Transportation &
Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Government,
Hi-Tech, Telecom & Media, Manufacturing, and more.

Our focused technology
areas:

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AI/ML
(Agentic AI Solutions, GenAI/LLMs, Natural Language Processing,
Intelligent Processing, Physical Intelligence)

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Data & Analytics
(Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Data
Migration, Data Modernization, Big Data, Analytics and BI)

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Cloud
(Cloud Computing, Cloud Migration, Cloud-Native Architecture,
Hybrid and Multi-Cloud)

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Digital Engineering
(Application Modernization, Product Engineering,
Platform Engineering, DevSecOps)

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Quality Engineering
(Manual Testing, Nonfunctional testing, Test
Automation, Digital Testing)

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Enterprise Platforms
(SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, etc.)

Our focused industries and
target segments:

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Banking, Financial Services, & Insurance

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Manufacturing, Transportation, & Logistics

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Energy & Utilities

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Telecom & Media

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Healthcare & Lifesciences

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Government & Public Sector (FED, SLED, & Partners)

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Hi-Tech