Job Details

Commodity Lead - IT Software/Services

Position Number: 9755054
Location: Kutztown, United States
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Commodity Lead - IT Software/Services

Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Location: Remote - Office of the Chancellor, PA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: OOC 26-01

Division: Office of the Chancellor

Department: Procurement Shared Services

Closing Date: 08/21/2026

Bargaining Unit: Management

Classification: Tact Leadership/Senior Professional 190

Pay Group:

Job Summary

The Commodity Procurement Lead IT Software/Services serves as a strategic procurement leader for Procurement Shared Services, overseeing the sourcing, contracting, and acquisition of designated commodity categories related to IT Software and Services for participating universities. The position directs and supervises procurement staff, develops procurement strategies and policies, ensures compliance with federal, state, and PASSHE regulations, and leads strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings, operational efficiency, and value-driven purchasing outcomes. The role is responsible for managing complex procurement activities, supplier negotiations, contract administration and negotiation, working with PASSHE legal counsel, and stakeholder support while ensuring effective, compliant, and customer-focused procurement services.

This position is remote but occasional travel to System headquarters in Harrisburg or other locations for meetings may be required. Pennsylvania residency is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
Minimum three years' experience in procurement
Demonstrated history of supervisory experience
Experience with integrated ERP systems
Experience using various software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Outlook, Dropbox, etc.
Strong management skills including but not limited to directing tasks and project assignments, effective planning, organization, problem solving, oral, and written communications
Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a higher education setting, SAP, C.P.M. or CPPB certification
Knowledge of centralized purchasing procedures, knowledge of Commonwealth, PASSHE, or public procurement guidelines
Microsoft Office skills
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations

Experience procuring SaaS, software licenses, and cloud-based services, including perpetual, subscription, and enterprise agreements
Working knowledge of software licensing models, maintenance/support renewals, true-up processes, and vendor audit provisions
Familiarity with IT terms and risk areas such as data privacy, cybersecurity, indemnification, service levels, accessibility, data ownership, and exit/transition support
Ability to partner with IT, information security, legal, privacy, finance, and end users to evaluate software requirements and contract risk
Experience managing a portfolio of software renewals, expirations, and escalations to prevent service lapses and auto-renewal risk
Knowledge of software procurement approval workflows, including business case review, total cost of ownership, and budget alignment
Experience with RFPs for software and technology services, including requirements gathering, evaluation criteria, demos, scoring, and negotiations
Understanding contract language for software implementations, hosting, support, SLAs, uptime, penalties, and data return/destruction

Supplemental Information

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures and for inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation, contact Christa Cobb, State System Title IX Coordinator, 2300 Vartan Way, Suite 207, Harrisburg, PA 17110; Phone: (717)720.4167; Email: CCobb@passhe.edu. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kutztownedu/jobs/5442519/commodity-lead-it-software-services

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