Manage the end-to-end procurement process for indirect services, from requisition to payment, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Promote supplier diversity initiatives and sustainable procurement practices.
Lead IT indirect procurement activities, including the sourcing, contracting, and management of technology-related services such as software licensing, hardware, cloud services, telecommunications, and managed IT services.
Partner closely with the IT department to align procurement strategies with technology roadmaps and business needs.
Identify, evaluate, and select vendors for indirect services, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships to ensure optimal terms, pricing, and service levels.
Identify and mitigate procurement related risks, such a supply chain disruptions, contractual disputes, and compliance issues, to safeguard the organization’s interests.
Analyze spend data, identify cost-savings opportunities, and implement initiatives to reduce procurement costs and optimize total cost of ownership.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and various business units, to understand their requirements, align procurement strategies with their needs, and ensure seamless execution of procurement activities.
Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect services that align with the organization’s goals and objectives.
Establish key performance indicators (KPI’s), track performance metrics, and prepare regular reports to monitor procurement performance and communicate insight to stakeholders.
Assist in all other areas of indirect procurement as needed, supporting the broader procurement team to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness across all purchasing categories.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Required
Master's Degree Preferred
General Experience 3-5 Years
Industry Experience 3-5 Years
Familiarity with contract structures and application
Experience with vendor management activities including service development, rates, and impactful contract negotiations.
Experience in leading and driving change management across multiple entities.
Strong written language skills
Require proficiency of Excel for creation and manipulation of Excel spreadsheets including formulas and pivot tables.
Require working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint software for creation of documents.
Require self-driven individual who can work unsupervised for extended periods of time.
Must have ability to shift quickly from topic to topic and prioritize work based on deadlines and level of urgency.
Must be able to investigate and analyze an issue to determine correct course of action
Must be able to set priority of work on daily, weekly and monthly basis
Staff management experience required
Knowledge of IT procurement practices, including software licensing models, SaaS agreements, hardware procurement and IT vendor management
Familiarity with IT industry market trends, emerging technologies, and common IT service delivery models to effectively evaluate and negotiate technology contracts
Negotiation experience required
Tech Stack
Cloud
Benefits
Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance