IT Procurement Specialist

divh2IT Procurement Specialist / h2pCrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is the nations number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 7,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of Americas fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture. CCM has created an exceptional culture driving employee engagement, exceeding employee expectations, and directly impacting company success. At our core, our entrepreneurial spirit empowers every employee to be who they are to help us move forward together. Youll get unwavering support from all departments and total transparency from the top down. / ppCCM offers eligible employees a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, as well as a 401K. We also offer company-provided short-term disability, an employee assistance program, and a wellness program. / ph3Position Overview : / h3pThe IT Procurement Specialist manages the full procurement lifecycle for IT goods and services, including sourcing, renewals, and approvals. This role is responsible for evaluating vendor proposals, pricing, service levels, and contract terms to ensure optimal value and risk mitigation. The IT Procurement Specialist reviews existing tools and vendor offerings to identify opportunities for consolidation, cost savings, and operational efficiency. / ph3Job Responsibilities : / h3ulliManage the full procurement lifecycle for IT goods and services including sourcing, renewals, and approvals. / liliEvaluate vendor proposals, pricing, service levels, and terms to ensure maximum value and risk mitigation. / liliTrack and manage IT asset lifecycle (hardware, software licenses, SaaS renewals). / liliMonitor technology spend against budget and provide forecasting and reporting on upcoming renewals or cost changes. / liliEnsure procurement policies are followed and help improve processes and workflow. / liliEvaluate current tools, subscriptions, and vendor offerings to determine whether services already exist within the organization. / liliConduct spend and usage analysis to identify redundant software of overlapping functionality across vendors or departments. / liliRationalize and consolidate vendors when feasible to reduce spend, complexity, and operational risk. / li / ulh3Qualifications and Skills : / h3ulliBachelors Degree. / lili2+ years of experience in IT procurement or vendor management. / liliExperience in the mortgage industry, preferred. / liliExperience in technology purchasing, preferred. / liliHighly organized, efficient, and detail oriented. / liliSkilled in interpreting contract language, including termination clauses, licensing terms, and renewal structures. / liliExcellent analytical skills to compare vendor offerings and evaluate redundancy. / liliExcellent customer service skills, with a commitment to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal teams and external customers. / liliProficient in Microsoft Office Suite. / li / ulpThis job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. / p / div