Job Title : Senior Buyer - Technology Procurement
Employment Type : Full-time
Job Location : Atlanta, GA 30339
Job Description : The Senior Buyer leads procurement transactions in a key technology category, driving initiatives to optimize spend, reduce costs, and manage contract negotiations. This role collaborates with stakeholders across Legal, Data Protection, Cyber Security, and AI to ensure successful end-to-end contract review and execution.
As a member of Travelport's Global Sourcing team, the Senior Buyer helps equip business and technical teams with the tools and services needed to deliver industry-leading solutions.
Responsibilities :
Partner with Business Units and Supplier Relationship Teams
- Engage business units to understand third-party goods and services needs
- Lead and coach internal teams through the sourcing process : requirements gathering, market analysis, supplier identification, proposal evaluation, negotiation, contract creation, and spend analysis
- Maintain strong relationships with internal customers and support teams
- Resolve supplier performance issues and escalate as needed
- Assist in identifying purchasing channels and sources
- Build collaborative partnerships to plan and execute procurement activities
Contract Strategy and Execution
Lead contract negotiations with internal stakeholders and suppliersFinalize acceptable terms and conditions and own contract closureSupport budget approvals, purchase requisitions, and invoice resolutionNegotiate contractual frameworks with Technology, Legal, and business usersTrack savings and reduce off-contract spendLead cross-functional teams for successful project implementation and complianceQualifications :
3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, and supplier managementPrevious spend responsibility of $25M+Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExcellent organizational and multitasking abilitiesExperience with procurement tools (e.g., Oracle Financials, iProcurement)Deep understanding of contracting principles and technology procurementSkilled in vendor communication and stakeholder engagementPreferred Qualifications :
BA / BS in Technology, Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related fieldMBA or Purchasing CertificationExperience in technology organizationsBenefits and Perks :
Exposure to diverse technology landscape (legacy and cloud)Collaborative team culture with strong internal partnershipsFlexible work arrangements (office and remote)