Lead Global Supply Manager – IT & Indirect Procurement

The role

The Lead Global Supply Manager manages sourcing and supplier management for IT spend including software, SaaS, cloud services, and hardware. This individual contributor role also handles other indirect categories as business priorities change.

What you will do

• Plan sourcing activities with IT leadership around technology needs and budgets
• Manage IT sourcing projects from requirements to contract execution and renewal
• Lead commercial negotiations for software, subscriptions, cloud services, and IT services
• Review supplier pricing, licensing options, and usage
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and consolidate suppliers
• Manage supplier performance and resolve pricing or contract issues
• Source other indirect categories such as professional services, HR, Finance, and Marketing
• Help requestors develop scopes of work, deliverables, and pricing requirements
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, contract reviews, and purchase orders
• Maintain accurate supplier, contract, project, and savings records

Required qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, indirect procurement, or category management, with a strong background in IT procurement
• Experience independently managing complex IT sourcing projects and negotiating multi-year enterprise software, SaaS, and technology agreements
• Experience sourcing indirect categories beyond IT
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with internal teams and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple projects and renewals with limited supervision
• Experience using ERP, procurement, or contract management systems

Nice to have

• Experience sourcing cloud services, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, telecommunications, or IT professional services
• Experience working with technology providers, resellers, and implementation partners
• Experience reviewing software usage and managing licenses and renewals using software asset management tools
• Experience in a growing technology, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or defense company
• Experience sourcing internationally and managing global suppliers

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity plan
• Discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Company holidays including a year-end shutdown
• Paid parental leave
• HMO and Premium PPO health and wellness options
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Reimbursement for learning and development initiatives

Before you apply

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls
• Company participates in E-Verify

About the company

Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. The company uses an integrated engineering and manufacturing platform to transform complex designs into production-ready solutions.