Senior Manager, IT Contract Negotiation

Feeding the world is what we do - how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post continuously drives both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Bob Evans, Kibbles n Bits, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan peanut butter and more. Our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other products you love for brands, restaurants and stores.

Our offices and manufacturing sites are in more than 60 locations in five countries, and we have 11,500+ employees. Over the past 12 years, Post has made 25+ acquisitions and reached $7.9 billion in net sales in fiscal 2024. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries.

Post Holdings, Inc. is a Fortune 500® company headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands—together, we make a difference.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior IT Contract Negotiations Manager is a leader in all aspects of the IT Sourcing process, including selecting suppliers, negotiating both pricing and legal agreements, and assisting with M&A transactions.  This position reports to the IT Director of IT Sourcing and Vendor Management, who reports to the Post Holdings Chief Information Officer. This role will support information technology teams across Post Holdings, collaborate with other procurement departments, legal, internal audit, and others.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assert a leading role in supplier negotiation sessions as a contract management/supplier management team lead
• Conduct contract reviews for holding and operating company IT contracts, including non-disclosure agreements and master agreements, as well as contracts for software, hardware, SaaS, network, data center hosting services, consulting services and outsourcing
• Deliver business team requests for supplier contracts and technology purchases in accordance with timeframes and priorities mandated by the needs of the business
• Maintain supplier relationships
• Scan across all Post Holdings Operating Companies to identify opportunities for sourcing coordination and consolidation of specific suppliers and products.
• Track activity status reports for on-going initiatives and future renewals and archive executed documents
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations about Post supplier data analytic measures for the Chief Information Officer.
• Coordinate negotiation outcomes in line with budgetary forecasts
• Managing tools: Microsoft Suite, Tableau, Zycus

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Masters degree in Business with additional degrees in either Finance or Accounting preferred
• A minimum 7-8 years of experience executing and/or managing IT procurements, including at least six years experience as a Lead IT Contract Negotiator for the enterprise
• Five to seven years experience in reviewing, editing and drafting contractual terms and condition
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and with a broad base of stakeholders]
• Excellent writing and oral presentation skills
• Comfortable with conflict and adept at problem resolution

• Proven, successful experience communicating and collaborating effectively across multiple corporate entities, both in the U.S and Internationally in support of overall corporate goals
• High intelligence (creative)
• Ability to accommodate limited domestic and international travel