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IT Purchasing Specialist (Contract Procurement)

We are seeking an experienced IT Purchasing Specialist to support the planning, administration, and execution of a wide range of technology procurement activities. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, providing strategic sourcing recommendations, ensuring compliance with applicable procurement regulations and organizational policies, and supporting stakeholders throughout the purchasing process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and coordinate a variety of IT procurement initiatives, including hardware, software, and technology-related services.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and ensure timely execution.
• Provide strategic recommendations on IT purchasing solutions, sourcing strategies, and procurement best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable procurement laws, regulations, policies, and internal procedures.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including preparing solicitation documents (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, etc.), coordinating solicitation activities, evaluating procurement requirements, supporting contract development and execution, and facilitating required approval processes.
• Support project teams by coordinating vendor quotations, conducting contract compliance reviews, obtaining necessary approvals, and processing purchase orders.
• Monitor procurement activities, contracts, purchase orders, and solicitations while providing regular status reports.
• Maintain procurement records and utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP), project management, and procurement management systems.
• Coordinate with cooperative purchasing organizations, government contracts, and public-sector procurement partners to leverage available purchasing agreements.
• Manage multiple concurrent procurement projects while meeting deadlines and stakeholder expectations.
• Perform additional procurement and contract administration duties as assigned.

Required qualifications include:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in IT procurement, purchasing, or contract administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Public Administration, or a related field. An additional four years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models, including SaaS, subscription-based, and perpetual licensing, as well as IT hardware procurement.
• Experience negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions for IT products and professional services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or comparable procurement platforms.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work onsite as required.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with public-sector procurement regulations and competitive solicitation processes.
• Familiarity with electronic bidding and eProcurement platforms.
• Knowledge of state or local government procurement requirements.
• Experience supporting procurement activities within higher education, government, or other public-sector organizations.
• Experience utilizing project management information systems (PMIS) and procurement reporting tools.

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Benefits:

• Free Healthcare Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Free Life Insurance
• Sick Time Off

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