Covetrus
animal-health
Sr.Manager,IndirectProcurement(IT)
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“Sr. Manager, Indirect Procurement (IT) at Covetrus. Skills: Indirect Procurement, IT Sourcing, Category Strategy, Negotiation. Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories. Focus on Information Technology (IT) subcategories”
What You'll Achieve.
Cost savings; Cash management; Working capital efficiency; Measurable hard-dollar savings; Cost avoidance; Improved payment terms; Support working capital goals; Adherence to budget targets; Committed savings goals; Reduced total cost of ownership; Quantified procurement value; Joint savings plans; Category business reviews; Reduced cycle time; Increased contract review throughput; Improved sourcing decision quality
Industry & Context.
Analytical mindset with the ability to use data and AI-enabled analytics tools to drive sourcing decisions and quantify savings
Less than 10% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field., 5–7 years of procurement or sourcing experience, at least 3 years in IT and technology sourcing (software/SaaS licensing, cloud/hyperscaler agreements, hardware, telecom, or IT services), Proven ability to manage category strategies, sourcing projects, and supplier negotiations, demonstrable track record of delivering quantified annual savings (hard-dollar and cost-avoidance) on multi-million-dollar IT and indirect spend portfolios, Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., contract review, spend analytics, RFP authoring) and workflow automation to accelerate sourcing cycle time and improve decision quality, Direct experience negotiating enterprise IT agreements with major vendors (e.g., Microsoft, hyperscalers, large SaaS or ERP providers) including renewal strategy, ramped commitments, and discount structures
Nice to Have
Additional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, or Six Sigma) are a plus., Experience in mid-sized or privately held companies with a focus on cost and cash efficiency is strongly preferred.
What You'll Do.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories
Focus on Information Technology (IT) subcategories
Support company objectives related to cost savings
Support company objectives related to cash management
Support company objectives related to working capital efficiency
Partner with business stakeholders to deliver sourcing solutions
Negotiate supplier agreements
Achieve year-over-year savings
Implement process improvements
Ensure optimal vendor performance
Build multi-year category strategies and roadmaps
Identify savings opportunities
Identify value-leakage opportunities
Identify process improvement opportunities
Lead supplier evaluations
Lead competitive bidding efforts
Manage enterprise IT renewal cycles
Drive license rationalization
Drive demand right-sizing
Drive tier optimization
Negotiate contracts and supplier agreements
Improve payment terms
Support working capital goals
Track realized and forecasted savings
Track adherence to budget targets
Report category performance against committed savings goals
Consolidate suppliers
Simplify vendor management
Act as a key procurement liaison
Act as a trusted advisor for internal clients
Embed procurement early in technology evaluation
Embed procurement early in renewal lifecycle
Define requirements with stakeholders
Manage stakeholder expectations
Deliver quantified procurement value
Develop joint savings plans
Conduct category business reviews
Manage supplier relationships
Manage supplier performance reviews
Manage supplier corrective action plans
Ensure contracts and purchases are compliant
Maintain accurate records in sourcing systems
Support contract lifecycle management
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes
Drive standardization in procurement processes
Adopt AI and workflow automation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with business stakeholders to deliver measurable, high-impact sourcing solutions.; Collaborate with Finance, IT, and category owners to track realized and forecasted savings, cash impact, and adherence to budget targets.; Act as a key procurement liaison partner and trusted advisor for internal clients (e.g., IT, Engineering, Security, Marketing, HR, Legal) within your category scope.; Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, manage expectations, and deliver quantified procurement value through joint savings plans and category business reviews.; Cross-functional collaboration skills.
Communication Scope
Effective communicator; Can influence IT, Finance, Legal, and executive stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Manage category strategies, Manage sourcing projects, Manage supplier negotiations
Full Job Description
Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. **Sr. Manager, Indirect Procurement (IT)** **Location** : Remote **Position Summary** This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned indirect spend categories, with a primary focus on Information Technology (IT) subcategories including SaaS and software licensing, cloud and hyperscaler services, infrastructure and hardware, telecom and network services, IT professional services, and managed services. Secondary coverage may include Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities, or HR. This role directly supports company objectives related to **cost savings** , **cash management** , and **working capital efficiency**. Reporting to the Director of Indirect Procurement, the Category Lead will partner with business stakeholders to deliver measurable, high-impact sourcing solutions, negotiate supplier agreements, year-over-year savings and process improvements, and ensure optimal vendor performance. The ideal candidate combines hands-on IT sourcing expertise and a track record of leveraging AI tools and automation to accelerate sourcing, spend analytics, and contract review with strong analytical, commercial, and cross-functional collaboration skills. **Key Responsibilities** **Category Strategy & Execution** * Own assigned indirect spend categories (with primary ownership of IT subcategories) and build multi-year category strategies and roadmaps aligned to business and financial priorities, with clearly defined savings targets, demand management levers, and supplier rationalization goals. *
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