IT Services Lead Sourcing & Procurement
Company: Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC
Location: New York
Posted on: March 9, 2025
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Job Description:
At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing.
We invest in our people. We care and make a positive
difference.Summary: The Assistant Director of Sourcing &
Procurement, specifically as IT Services Category Lead, is a key
role responsible for overseeing critical sourcing and procurement
activities related to all core IT services initiatives, including
ITO, at Northwestern Mutual. This high-performing individual will
play a critical role in developing and executing strategic sourcing
initiatives, optimizing costs, and ensuring the organization's
technology needs are met efficiently. This position requires a
proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven professional who can
effectively manage procurement operations and build strong
relationships with technology suppliers and internal
stakeholders.Responsibilities:Category Strategy: Develop and
implement comprehensive category strategies for IT services,
managed IT services and ensure alignment with the organization's
objectives. Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and
identify potential suppliers to ensure a robust supply chain is
available for on, near and offshore labor.Sourcing Strategy:
Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies aligned with
the organization's technology objectives. Identify potential
suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, negotiate contracts, and
establish long-term partnerships to ensure the availability of
quality products and services. Collaborate with IT and Finance
leadership to define appropriate sourcing models that balance cost,
risk, and service quality.Supplier Relationship Management:
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key technology
suppliers. Collaborate with suppliers to drive innovation, conduct
performance evaluations, resolve issues, and negotiate contracts to
ensure the best value for the organization.Cost Optimization:
Continuously identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency
improvements. Conduct market research, benchmarking, and analysis
to identify cost drivers, negotiate favorable pricing and terms,
and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize spend
across technology categories.Risk Management: Assess and mitigate
risks associated with technology procurement. Develop risk
mitigation strategies for supplier dependencies, business
continuity, and operational resilience.Collaboration: Collaborate
closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, legal,
Tech VMO and other stakeholders, to align sourcing and procurement
activities with organizational goals. Provide expertise and
guidance on procurement best practices, market trends, and emerging
technologies to support strategic decision-making. Be seen within
the Enterprise as a bridge builder and key business resource.Team
Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team
dedicated to the IT services category. Candidate must be goal
driven, provide coaching and support, and foster a collaborative
work environment. Be seen as the go-to on industry trends, emerging
technologies, and best practices in IT services sourcing and how to
best manage NM's suppliers.Requirements:
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Keywords: Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, New York , IT Services Lead Sourcing & Procurement, Other , New York, New York
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