Senior Specialist, IT Procurement

Role Overview

• Act as a key individual contributor within the software category, supporting the execution of sourcing strategies aligned with global procurement objectives, compliance requirements, and business performance goals.
• Provide sourcing support for the Software IT team, including contract negotiation support, pricing and financial analysis, contract administration, and competitive bidding activities.
• Support enterprise and strategic sourcing initiatives under category leadership guidance.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with global IT and business stakeholders, tailored to their business needs and aligned with global procurement strategy.
• Serve as a trusted procurement partner for assigned stakeholders by providing responsive, value‑focused sourcing support.
• Collaborate effectively in a global, matrixed environment across regions.
• Support adoption of the company’s global procurement strategy, global category management approach, and standard ways of working across regions.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with global policies, processes, and governance requirements.
• Support supplier value management activities with key suppliers in the software category, including performance tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to supplier governance models and encourage supplier‑led innovation aligned with business and technology needs.
• Support implementation of supplier performance reviews and improvement actions as required.
• Actively support inclusion objectives by growing relationships and spend with Suppliers where applicable.
• Promote responsible sourcing practices in alignment with company values and procurement standards.
• Record, track, and report cost savings, value creation, and project progress for IT sourcing initiatives within Procurement’s Savings Database.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to support audits, governance, and performance measurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in IT, IT procurement, sourcing, or vendor management.
• Experience supporting negotiation of commercial and legal contract terms and conditions.
• Experience supporting procurement processes and vendor management activities.
• Experience conducting financial and pricing analysis.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days