No 3rd parties (inquiries or referrals) W2 or Independent Corp only We re hiring a Senior Procurement / Contract Manager to support large-scale IT and telecommunications initiatives. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role working closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to drive sourcing strategy, contract negotiations, and overall contract management. In this role, you ll lead sourcing efforts for IT and telecom projects (including SaaS), manage the full contract lifecycle, and handle drafting, reviewing, and redlining agreements. You ll negotiate commercial terms, manage vendor relationships, ensure SLAs and deliverables are met, and support contract changes, claims, and issue resolution. You ll also partner with internal teams on RFP processes and help track contract performance. We re looking for someone with 6+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management, with a strong background supporting IT or telecom contracts. You must have hands-on experience redlining contracts and leading negotiations, along with a solid understanding of contract risk and commercial terms. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are key. Experience with tools like SAP or Ariba, along with certifications such as PMP, CPSM, CPM, or Lean Six Sigma, are a plus.