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 If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to [email protected].