IT Manager-Strategic Sourcing

Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There’s no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we’re up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun – so, you’ll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development, and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.

Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren’t afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.

We’re better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It’s a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!

In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented IT Strategic Sourcing Manager to oversee all aspects of IT vendor management, contract negotiations, and budget alignment. This role will manage the full lifecycle of IT contracts, identify cost optimization opportunities, and collaborate closely with Finance, FP&A, and Accounting teams to ensure accurate tracking, forecasting, and reporting of IT spend. The ideal candidate will also support invoice approvals, GL coding accuracy, and budget variance analysis in partnership with IT budget owners.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contract / Vendor Management:

• Lead the negotiation, execution, and renewal of IT contracts, including software, hardware, cloud services, and consulting agreements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for IT vendors and service providers.
• Work with budget owners to evaluate vendor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships to ensure alignment with business goals.

Cost Optimization & Strategic Sourcing:

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across IT categories.
• Drive competitive bidding processes (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) as needed.
• Work closely with IT, Legal, Procurement, Accounting, and Finance teams to align sourcing strategies with organizational objectives.
• Support IT leadership in strategic planning and vendor road mapping.

Budgeting, Financial Planning & Invoice Management:

• Partner with FP&A and budget owners to develop and manage the IT budget.
• Work directly with budget owners to monitor and explain budget variances and support ongoing forecasting efforts.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Payables team to review and approve IT-related invoices, ensuring proper GL coding and alignment with budget allocations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT sourcing, procurement, and vendor management.
• Strong understanding of IT categories including software licensing, cloud services, infrastructure, and managed services.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, vendor performance management, and financial oversight.
• Familiarity with GL coding, invoice workflows, and budget variance analysis
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.
• Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Regular and on-time attendance.
• Must be able to prioritized, schedule and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules.
• A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required.
• Hours may exceed 40 hours per week.
• Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

BAL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. BAL is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of BAL. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential recruiting partner, please forward your contact information to Recruitment@BAL.com.

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