DXC Technology Inc.
Sr Director Procurement and Supply Chain
DXC Technology Inc., New York, New York, United States
Job Title
Senior Director, Technology Procurement and Supply Chain
Location
Hybrid – preferably east coast within close proximity to NY or Ashburn, VA
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Director – Technology to lead our global procurement and category management functions for Technology across Software, Hardware, and Network spend. This leader will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 40 professionals while driving supplier strategy, category planning, and commercial governance across a complex and dynamic technology supply chain. You will act as a commercial engine for the company, partnering with sales teams to enable revenue-generating deals while acting as the guardian of our bottom line against major technology partners.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy for Software, Hardware, and Network spend, ensuring alignment with business objectives and evolving market trends.
Bridge the Technical Gap:
Provide the technical leadership required to guide the team in data-driven decision-making. Move the team from reactive buying to proactive ecosystem mapping.
High-Stakes Negotiations:
Lead complex renewals and disputes with Tier-1 strategic partners including Microsoft, AWS, Dell, Oracle, and Cisco. Manage critical licensing structures (Enterprise Licensing Agreements, Minimum Purchase Commitments, Partnership Agreements) to optimize value.
Supplier Governance and Problem Resolution
Lead governance for 280+ managed suppliers.
Resolve high-friction supplier issues, such as invoice blocking, credit guarantee issues, and overcharging disputes.
Drive supplier innovation to enhance business capabilities, specifically in AI sourcing and cloud transformation.
SOX control owner for Minimum Purchase Commitment (MPC) management.
Business Support and Revenue Enablement
Commercial Advisory:
Partner closely with sales and solutioning teams to close client-facing deals. You will effectively act as a "pricing engine" to ensure our bids are competitive and profitable.
Stakeholder Management:
Build trust with independent internal finance leaders through transparency and early engagement, while maintaining a strong alliance with Legal and Risk Management teams.
Leadership and Operational Excellence
Lead, mentor, and develop a globally distributed team of ~40 professionals. Identify and groom high-potential talent to prevent flight risks.
Data & Tooling Transformation:
Drive the cleanup of commodity code structures and optimize the use of our tech stack (SAP, Ariba, Sirion Labs) to improve data integrity and reporting.
Perform data analysis from supplier data to manage supplier performance and adjust supplier strategy with a data-driven approach.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience:
15+ years in technology procurement or supply chain leadership, specifically managing multi-billion dollar spend portfolios.
Technical Fluency:
Strong understanding of the IT ecosystem (Cloud, AI, Licensing models) to guide a team that lacks deep analytics capabilities.
Complex Negotiation:
Proven track record of managing difficult vendor relationships and turning around underperforming contracts.
Tools:
Familiarity with SAP, Ariba, and Sirion Labs (CLM) is highly preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or technology (MBA preferred).
Preferred Skills:
Experience in outsourcing, managed services, or strategic technology partnerships; Knowledge of emerging trends in technology sourcing, cloud computing, and digital transformation; Familiarity with Six Sigma, ITIL, or similar process improvement methodologies.
Compensation A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $143,800 - $298,800.
Benefits Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan; paid holidays; paid time off.
Equal Opportunity, E-Verify, and Disability Accommodations DXC Technology Company (DXC) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
We participate in E-Verify. In addition to the posters already identified, DXC provides access to prospective employees for the Federal Minimum Wage Poster, Federal Polygraph Protection Act Poster and any state or locality specific applicant posters. Postings are available in English, and in Spanish, where required.
If you are an individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or a wounded warrior and you are unable or limited in your ability to access or use this site as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us via email. Please note: DXC will respond only to requests for accommodations due to a disability.
Recruitment Fraud Awareness Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here.
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Senior Director, Technology Procurement and Supply Chain
Location
Hybrid – preferably east coast within close proximity to NY or Ashburn, VA
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Director – Technology to lead our global procurement and category management functions for Technology across Software, Hardware, and Network spend. This leader will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 40 professionals while driving supplier strategy, category planning, and commercial governance across a complex and dynamic technology supply chain. You will act as a commercial engine for the company, partnering with sales teams to enable revenue-generating deals while acting as the guardian of our bottom line against major technology partners.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy for Software, Hardware, and Network spend, ensuring alignment with business objectives and evolving market trends.
Bridge the Technical Gap:
Provide the technical leadership required to guide the team in data-driven decision-making. Move the team from reactive buying to proactive ecosystem mapping.
High-Stakes Negotiations:
Lead complex renewals and disputes with Tier-1 strategic partners including Microsoft, AWS, Dell, Oracle, and Cisco. Manage critical licensing structures (Enterprise Licensing Agreements, Minimum Purchase Commitments, Partnership Agreements) to optimize value.
Supplier Governance and Problem Resolution
Lead governance for 280+ managed suppliers.
Resolve high-friction supplier issues, such as invoice blocking, credit guarantee issues, and overcharging disputes.
Drive supplier innovation to enhance business capabilities, specifically in AI sourcing and cloud transformation.
SOX control owner for Minimum Purchase Commitment (MPC) management.
Business Support and Revenue Enablement
Commercial Advisory:
Partner closely with sales and solutioning teams to close client-facing deals. You will effectively act as a "pricing engine" to ensure our bids are competitive and profitable.
Stakeholder Management:
Build trust with independent internal finance leaders through transparency and early engagement, while maintaining a strong alliance with Legal and Risk Management teams.
Leadership and Operational Excellence
Lead, mentor, and develop a globally distributed team of ~40 professionals. Identify and groom high-potential talent to prevent flight risks.
Data & Tooling Transformation:
Drive the cleanup of commodity code structures and optimize the use of our tech stack (SAP, Ariba, Sirion Labs) to improve data integrity and reporting.
Perform data analysis from supplier data to manage supplier performance and adjust supplier strategy with a data-driven approach.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience:
15+ years in technology procurement or supply chain leadership, specifically managing multi-billion dollar spend portfolios.
Technical Fluency:
Strong understanding of the IT ecosystem (Cloud, AI, Licensing models) to guide a team that lacks deep analytics capabilities.
Complex Negotiation:
Proven track record of managing difficult vendor relationships and turning around underperforming contracts.
Tools:
Familiarity with SAP, Ariba, and Sirion Labs (CLM) is highly preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or technology (MBA preferred).
Preferred Skills:
Experience in outsourcing, managed services, or strategic technology partnerships; Knowledge of emerging trends in technology sourcing, cloud computing, and digital transformation; Familiarity with Six Sigma, ITIL, or similar process improvement methodologies.
Compensation A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $143,800 - $298,800.
Benefits Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan; paid holidays; paid time off.
Equal Opportunity, E-Verify, and Disability Accommodations DXC Technology Company (DXC) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
We participate in E-Verify. In addition to the posters already identified, DXC provides access to prospective employees for the Federal Minimum Wage Poster, Federal Polygraph Protection Act Poster and any state or locality specific applicant posters. Postings are available in English, and in Spanish, where required.
If you are an individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or a wounded warrior and you are unable or limited in your ability to access or use this site as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us via email. Please note: DXC will respond only to requests for accommodations due to a disability.
Recruitment Fraud Awareness Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here.
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