IT Procurement Specialist - Full remote

Social Discovery Group; Poland; Remote; PLN 236,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social discovery company in Poland is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to join their Corporate IT Infrastructure team. This remote position involves managing procurement processes for IT hardware and software, negotiating contracts, and fostering vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiating skills, extensive market knowledge, and be fluent in Russian. The role includes comprehensive benefits such as 28 vacation days, wellness days, and bonuses.

Benefits

28 calendar days vacation

7 wellness days per year

Bonuses up to $5000

50% payment for professional training

Health benefits up to $1000

Equipped workplace reimbursement

Internal gamified gratitude system

Qualifications

• Strong track record of securing cost-effective deals.
• Experience in managing vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement process for IT hardware/software.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Manage contract renewals and vendor due diligence.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline processes.
• Implement vendor performance metrics.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Knowledge of IT hardware/software market

Understanding of contracts

Vendor due diligence

Fluent Russian

Job description

Talent Acquisition Partner at Social Discovery Group

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. We solve the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming - Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others.

SDG invests in IT startups around the world. Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others.

We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world.

Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations.

In August 2024, we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification! This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust, pride, and camaraderie—not just great perks.

We are looking for an IT Procurement Specialist to join our Corporate IT Infrastructure team.

Your main tasks will be:

• Lead the procurement process for IT hardware and software, ensuring purchases align with company requirements and budget constraints.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous deals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers, fostering partnerships that benefit the company long-term.
• Manage contract renewals, conduct thorough vendor due diligence, and ensure contracts meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including business stakeholders, legal, finance, and external partners, to streamline procurement processes.
• Implement and manage vendor performance metrics to ensure service quality and contract compliance.
• Stay abreast of market trends and technology advancements to drive innovation and cost efficiency in procurement activities.
• Support the company’s strategic objectives by ensuring technology purchases are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with business goals.

We expect from you:

• Strong negotiating skills and a proven track record of securing cost-effective deals.
• Extensive knowledge of the IT hardware and software market, including vendors and products.
• Solid understanding of contracts, as well as legal and regulatory requirements related to IT procurement.
• Experience in performing vendor due diligence and managing vendor relationships.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluent Russian

What do we offer:

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;
• Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
• 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
• Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
• 50% payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;
• Health benefits. According to the paychecks, if you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
• Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
• Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for our merchandise, team building activities, massage certificates, etc.