Procurement Specialist - IT Hardware

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Hybrid work

Professional development

Randburg hub

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Procurement Specialist with IT hardware expertise to join their Randburg-based team. The role focuses on strategic sourcing and procurement of servers, desktops, laptops, and network equipment within a hybrid work model.

You will evaluate IT vendors, negotiate complex contracts, manage lifecycle costs, and ensure alignment with the technology roadmap, collaborating with IT and finance to forecast needs and budgets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT hardware procurement or sourcing.
• Experience negotiating complex IT contracts and managing vendor relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to perform TCO analysis.
• Strong project management and communication skills in hybrid environments.
• Proficiency in procurement software and IT asset management systems.
• Certifications ITIL or CIPS are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for IT hardware, including infrastructure and end-user devices.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new IT hardware suppliers, managing relationships and performance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and SLAs for IT hardware procurement.
• Manage the IT hardware procurement lifecycle, from requirements gathering to disposal.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to forecast needs, manage budgets, and track expenditures.
• Stay current with technology trends and market dynamics to ensure cost-effectiveness and innovation.

Skills

IT hardware procurement

Vendor negotiation

TCO analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Procurement software

IT asset management

ITIL

CIPS

Job description

Our client is looking for a specialized Procurement Specialist with expertise in IT hardware to join their team in Randburg . This role will focus on the strategic sourcing and procurement of all IT-related hardware, including servers, desktops, laptops, and network equipment. You will be responsible for evaluating IT vendors, negotiating complex contracts, managing lifecycle costs, and ensuring alignment with the company's technology roadmap. This position demands a deep understanding of the IT hardware market and a strategic approach to procurement within a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for IT hardware , including infrastructure and end-user devices.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new IT hardware suppliers, managing relationships and performance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service level agreements for IT hardware procurement.
• Manage the IT hardware procurement lifecycle, from requirements gathering to disposal.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to forecast needs, manage budgets, and track expenditures.
• Stay current with technology trends and market dynamics to ensure cost-effectiveness and innovation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in IT hardware procurement or sourcing, with a strong understanding of IT infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex IT contracts and managing vendor relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to perform TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis.
• Strong project management and communication skills, suitable for a hybrid environment.
• Proficiency in procurement software and IT asset management systems.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, CIPS) are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in IT procurement.
• Collaborative team environment within our Randburg hub.