Procurement Manager – Cybersecurity

Procurement Manager – Cybersecurity Department: Information Security / Supply Chain / IT Procurement **Contract** Job Summary: The Procurement Manager – Cybersecurity is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and managing vendors that provide cybersecurity solutions, software, and services. This role ensures that all technology acquisitions align with the organization’s security strategy, budget, and compliance requirements. The manager collaborates with IT, legal, and finance teams to negotiate contracts, mitigate supply chain risks, and maintain strong vendor performance and security standards. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management Develop and execute procurement strategies for cybersecurity tools, services, and infrastructure (e.g., firewalls, endpoint protection, SIEM, threat intelligence, cloud security, and managed security services). Identify, evaluate, and onboard cybersecurity vendors and technology providers. Negotiate pricing, licensing, and service level agreements (SLAs) with a focus on value, performance, and security compliance. Maintain a vendor risk management framework to assess supplier security posture and regulatory compliance. Contracting & Compliance Collaborate with Legal and Information Security teams to draft and review cybersecurity-related contracts, NDAs, and data protection agreements. Ensure all procurements comply with cybersecurity standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, or other relevant regulation