IT Procurement Specialist

General information

Country United States State Georgia City Atlanta Job ID 47865 Department Finance And Administration Experience Level MID_SENIOR_LEVEL Employment Status FULL_TIME Workplace Type Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Infor is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist responsible for the procurement of software, hardware, and IT-related solutions to support internal business needs. This role focuses on supplier and contract management, stakeholder support, software asset management lifecycle activities, and the continued development of the IT Procurement function. The position supports cost-effective and compliant purchasing practices aligned with Infor’s Vendor Management Office (VMO) strategy.
A Day in The Life Typically Includes:

• Engage proactively with stakeholders across all business functions – including IT, Finance, HR, Operations, Marketing and Facilities to understand and support their software and hardware requirements, providing insights and recommendations that support the organization’s growth.
• Lead the process of identifying and evaluating potential IT vendors, negotiating contracts and pricing structures, and managing supplier relationships to secure the most cost-effective and value-add solutions.
• Oversee hardware procurement and lifecycle management for all departments, ensuring compatibility, warranty coverage, and compliance.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, driving continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with internal IT stakeholders whilst considering the requirements of finance, compliance and operational teams, ensuring alignment with Infor’s procurement objectives and technology initiatives.
• Focus on alleviating contractual burdens by acting as the primary liaison for contracting and supplier relationship management, ensuring that commercial and compliance perspectives are integrated into supplier interactions.
• Drive vendor consolidation to enhance efficiency and compliance in alignment with the VMO vision.
• Utilize data analysis and reporting to monitor spend, supplier performance, and procurement KPIs.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in procurement of hardware and software.
• Experience supporting international sourcing activities.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance processes.
• Experience performing administrative and organizational tasks related to IT procurement activities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting internal customers or business stakeholders.
• Experience influencing stakeholders through consultative approaches.
• Knowledge of software licensing and pricing models.
• MCIPS certification or active progress toward CIPS certification preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, and/or Q&A or reporting tools.

About Infor
Infor is where ambition meets impact. Join a global community of bold thinkers and innovators, where your expertise doesn’t just solve problems. it shapes industries, unlocks opportunities, and creates real-world impact for billions of people. At Infor, you’re not just building a career. you’re helping to build what’s next.
Infor is a global leader in business cloud software products for companies in industry specific markets. Infor builds complete industry suites in the cloud and efficiently deploys technology that puts the user experience first, leverages data science, and integrates easily into existing systems. Over 60,000 organizations worldwide rely on Infor to help overcome market disruptions and achieve business-wide digital transformation.
For more information visit www.infor.com


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