Top 60 Purchasing Jobs in Des Moines, Ia

Lead Technology Sourcing Consultant (Asset Management)
Principal Financial Group —Des Moines, IA
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Cupertino Electric, Inc. —Des Moines, IA
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Source to Pay System and Process Lead
Principal Financial Group —Des Moines, IA
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Mrs. Clark's Foods —Ankeny, IA
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Compressor Controls LLC —Des Moines, IA
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Nichols Equipment, LLC —Des Moines, IA
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Lennar —Des Moines, IA
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Inventory Analyst
Casey's —Ankeny, IA
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- Oracle
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Inventory Management Specialist
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
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Procurement Manager
Baxter Construction Company LLC —Des Moines, IA
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
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Sr. Procurement Manager - Data Center Retrofits
Microsoft —West Des Moines, IA
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist
US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- Online Application
- Remote
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
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Senior Category Manager- PDS/ Programs & Projects
Cushman & Wakefield —Ankeny, IA
- $119,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Senior Director, Sourcing
US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Online Application
- Remote
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- Bachelor of Science
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- Paid parental leave
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Arvato —Cumming, IA
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M&K Truck Centers —Waukee, IA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
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Procurement Coordinator
Ruan Transportation Management Systems —Des Moines, IA
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
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Lennar —Des Moines, IA
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Loffredo Fresh Foods —Des Moines, IA
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- Office
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Lead Technology Sourcing Consultant (Asset Management)

Principal Financial Group -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$127,000 - $155,000 a year

Qualifications

Stakeholder engagement
Project management experience in technology
Developing strategic sourcing strategies
Vendor relationship management
Contracts
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Vendor contract management
Financial acumen
Data-driven decision making
Stakeholder relationship building
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

What You'll Do:

At Principal, our sourcing professionals help drive business value through strategic supplier partnerships, thoughtful contract negotiations, and effective management of enterprise technology spend.

As a Lead Technology Sourcing Consultant supporting our Principal Asset Management business, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, partnering across the organization to develop sourcing strategies, optimize supplier relationships, and negotiate complex technology agreements that support business objectives.

You'll manage a broad portfolio of technology-related spend, including hardware, software, SaaS, cloud solutions, and technology services. In this highly visible role, you'll work closely with business stakeholders, legal partners, and suppliers to deliver innovative solutions, manage risk, and maximize value.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business priorities and long-term objectives.
Build strong relationships with business leaders and serve as the primary sourcing consultant for assigned technology categories.
Lead negotiations for complex technology agreements, including software, hardware, SaaS, cloud, and professional services contracts.
Redline contracts and negotiate preferred Principal terms and conditions while balancing business, legal, financial, and operational requirements.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and conduct cost-benefit analyses to support business decisions.
Lead and manage RFPs, supplier evaluations, selection processes, and supplier onboarding activities.
Partner with internal stakeholders to define supplier performance expectations, service levels, and contractual obligations.
Provide strategic guidance throughout the sourcing lifecycle and ensure successful execution of sourcing initiatives.
Manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on priorities, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing practices and processes.

Who You Are:

You're a strategic thinker and skilled negotiator who thrives in a collaborative environment. You have a strong understanding of technology procurement and enjoy building relationships, solving complex problems, and influencing outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and vendor management.
Experience negotiating complex technology contracts, including hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, and technology services agreements.
Proven ability to redline contracts and negotiate favorable commercial and contractual terms.
Demonstrated success developing and executing sourcing and negotiation strategies across multiple business areas.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.
Strong analytical, financial, and business acumen.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence internal and external partners at all levels of an organization.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make informed decisions using data and facts.
Experience mentoring or coaching others is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting technology procurement or technology category management.
Experience within financial services or asset management environments is helpful but not required.

Salary Range Information: Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range: $127000 - $155000 / year Time Off Program: Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible: Yes Additional Information:

Location

This role will be based in either our Des Moines Iowa or Charlotte North Carolina locations and will benefit from a hybrid work schedule with an average of three in-office days per week.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window: We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Date First Posted (TTF): 8/6/2026 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 8/6/2026

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