Procurement Specialist - IT
Location: North Carolina 28209
Work Schedule: 40 hrs/wk
Contract Length: 3 months (with potential extension)
Rate: $70/hr plus benefits)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Procurement Specialist to support our IT department. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendor relationships for hardware, software, cloud services, and IT-related contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of IT procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with IT leadership to understand technology needs and procurement requirements.
- Source and evaluate vendors for IT products and services, including hardware, software, SaaS, and consulting.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs) to ensure cost-effective and high-quality solutions.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including RFPs, RFQs, and purchase orders.
- Maintain accurate records of contracts, renewals, and vendor performance.
- Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Monitor IT procurement budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinate with legal, finance, and compliance teams for contract reviews and approvals.
- Stay current on IT market trends, emerging technologies, and vendor innovations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on IT or technology sourcing.
- Strong knowledge of IT categories including software licensing, cloud services, and hardware.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- Experience with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle) is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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