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IT Procurement Specialist

IT Procurement Specialist

Talent GroupsPlano, TX, US
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Location : Hybrid – 2 days onsite weekly in Plano, TX 75024 (Legacy West)

Contract Length : 6 months with potential for extension

We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement Specialist adept in Strategic Sourcing for IT /

Technology / Software with a strong background in managing software and professional services suppliers, driving cost savings, negotiating complex contracts, and optimizing supplier relationships across the technology sectors.

Key Responsibilities :

Contract Negotiation & Management :

  • Lead end-to-end sourcing and contract lifecycle management for IT software and professional services agreements
  • Negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, renewals, and Statements of Work (SOWs) with key internal stakeholders, legal teams, and external vendors
  • Initiate and manage RFX processes (RFP, RFI, RFQ) to evaluate new suppliers and services

Strategic Sourcing :

  • Manage annual spend
  • Consistently deliver annual savings through strategic negotiations and supplier optimization
  • Execute and approve purchase requisitions using procurement platforms such as Coupa
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) :

  • Maintain accountability for ongoing supplier performance, compliance, and engagement.
  • Lead quarterly business reviews and serve as the primary point of contact for issue resolution and performance monitoring.
  • Act as an internal subject matter expert in technology negotiations and software procurement best practices.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration :

  • Partner closely with legal, IT, finance, and operations teams to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements in all supplier engagements.
  • Tools & Platforms :

  • Coupa, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite
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