Argo Group is hiring a
IT Procurement Director

Summary

The successful applicant will join Argo's team focused on delivering value through effective centralized delivery of sourcing and procurement services. They will work with IT leadership, identify areas for improvement, negotiate contracts, develop strategies, and manage relationships. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, including IT category management for a publicly-traded company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
• 10 years of professional experience in a strategic sourcing role, with extensive experience in IT category management for a publicly-traded company

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of complex sourcing and procurement activities to deliver value, cost savings, and risk mitigation
• Leads the development of IT category management strategies, working directly with the CIO and IT leadership to improve total cost of ownership and meet departmental goals
• Negotiates complex vendor contracts and monitors contract compliance to ensure terms and conditions are being met and the expected value is delivered

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing
• Flexible workplace policies that support employee well-being include compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, holiday and summer hours
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs
• Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development
• An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration, builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs), and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue, creative innovation, professional and personal development
• Active community outreach and volunteer programs in addition to matching charitable gifts by 100%