Job Details:
Role Summary
The Senior ManagerProcurement - Technologyis responsible forleading sourcing and contracting activities across the Technology portfolio, delivering strong commercial outcomes while enabling business and IT priorities. This role focuses on execution excellence, disciplined contracting, and trusted stakeholder partnership across enterprise technology needs, includingCorporatefunctions and Supply Chain.
Reporting to the Associate Director Procurement - Technology, this role serves as a primary procurement partner to Technology and business leaders and is accountable for applying consistent sourcing and contracting practices across:
Key Responsibilities
Technology Sourcing & Contracting Execution
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
Role Summary
The Senior ManagerProcurement - Technologyis responsible forleading sourcing and contracting activities across the Technology portfolio, delivering strong commercial outcomes while enabling business and IT priorities. This role focuses on execution excellence, disciplined contracting, and trusted stakeholder partnership across enterprise technology needs, includingCorporatefunctions and Supply Chain.
Reporting to the Associate Director Procurement - Technology, this role serves as a primary procurement partner to Technology and business leaders and is accountable for applying consistent sourcing and contracting practices across:
- Software licensing (SaaS, on-prem, subscription, consumption-based)
- Cloud services and hosting
- Telecom and network services
- Hardware and infrastructure
- Technology professional services
Key Responsibilities
Technology Sourcing & Contracting Execution
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting activities for assigned Technology categories.
- Execute sourcing events, negotiations, and renewals to meet aggressive timelines whilemaintainingconsistent commercial and contractual standards.
- Negotiate and redline commercial terms, including pricing models, service levels, renewal protections, and contractual risk provisions.
- Ensure agreementscomply withcompany policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Apply repeatable sourcing and contracting approaches across the Technology vertical that aligns with how other Corporate Services categoriesoperate.
- Partner closely with Legal and Risk teams to drivetimelyand high-quality contract outcomes.
- Act as a primary procurement partner toTechnologystakeholders, helping teamsengage procurement early and navigate sourcing and contracting efficiently.
- Balance need for speed and flexibility withappropriate governanceand risk management.
- Serve as a point of escalation for complex, high-risk, or time-sensitive sourcing and contracting matters.
- Reinforce consistent procurement processes acrossTechnologythat align with broader Corporate Services standards.
- Ensure sourcing documentation, approvals, and contracting requirements are followed across allTechnologyactivity.
- Support visibility into upcoming renewals and sourcing demand to reduce last-minute escalations and execution risk.
- Contribute to continuous improvement ofTechnology workflows and stakeholder experience.
- Provide guidance and supportforCategoryManagersexecutingTechnologysourcing activity.
- Coach team members on setting and executing negotiation strategies, commercial term redlining, and stakeholder engagement as needed.
- Help prioritize work and remove blockers during peak workload periods.
- Bachelor's degreeor equivalent work experience
- Strong understanding of technology sourcing models, including software licensing, cloud, telecom, and professional services.
- 7+ years of Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management experience, with direct experience supportingTechnologyspend.
- Demonstrated ability to review, negotiate, and redline commercial contract terms in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Source-to-Pay and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools preferred
- Strongproficiencyin analytical tools (spreadsheets, cost models, savings tracking)
- Ability to apply consistent procurement processes across a diverse Technology portfolio
- Effective communicator able to engage stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Proven negotiation and contract management experience with complex service-based suppliers.
- Proven experience partnering cross-functionally
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.