Buyer II

SGS Consulting; Springfield (IL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SGS Consulting in Illinois is seeking a procurement professional to optimize software vendor relationships, manage software procurement cycles, and negotiate favorable contracts that deliver cost savings.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience in software purchasing and contract negotiations, a Bachelor’s degree in business or IT, and strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills; Oracle, Apptus, and Tableau experience is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• 2–3 years of procurement/purchasing experience in the software industry.
• 2–3 years of contract negotiation experience with software vendors.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency with procurement tools and technologies (Oracle, Apptus, Tableau).

Aufgaben

• Procurement/purchasing within the software industry.
• Negotiate contracts with software vendors to secure favorable terms and cost savings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement with business needs.
• Utilize procurement tools and technologies to support purchasing activities.

Kenntnisse

Assimilate into processes

Understanding software landscapes

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Stakeholder management

Analytical/problem-solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Oracle

Apptus

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

Job Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing within the software industry.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in contract negotiation with software vendors.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable cost savings terms and conditions with vendors.
• Proficiency in using procurement tools and technologies. Such as Oracle, Apptus, and Tableau.

Skills:

• Ability to quickly assimilate into existing processes and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Proven competence in understanding complex software landscapes and business requirements.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred