Procurement Specialist, IT Services

About the Position

We are looking to add a Procurement Specialist to our growing Global Procurement team. In this newly created role, you’ll provide end-to-end sourcing and procurement support for technology services in the Americas, which includes SaaS, cloud-based, IT, co-location, and telecom.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

Collaborating with internal stakeholders to anticipate needs and manage renewals, ensuring alignment on key project requirements and expected outcomes

Cultivating robust vendor partnerships through effective communication and ensuring supplier performance aligns with business goals

Negotiating and redlining agreements in collaboration with our legal team

Using creative negotiation strategies and tactics to engage with vendors and formulating contracts that encompass our needs while ensuring compliance and protection of our interests

Executing full-cycle RFP processes, from development to bid analysis and award

Efficiently issuing purchase orders and reconciling any invoicing discrepancies

About You

5-10 years of related experience, with a deep understanding of RFPs, MSAs, and SOWs

Exceptional communicator; can articulate complex procurement terms and conditions

An independent worker who is confident and effective, even when direction is limited

Can work effectively amidst complex and ambiguous scenarios

Strong negotiator; capable of both working collaboratively and leading project management activities

Can manage both strategic projects and operational tasks, like generating purchase orders

Proficient with P2P systems (e.g., Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Workday)

Wants to understand both the macro-level strategies and micro-level details of the procurement process

Flexible and willing to contribute to various categories or regions as needed

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