IT category specialist # 26-25394

Us Tech Solutions; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking an IT Category Specialist in Tarrytown, NY, to manage IT procurement, sourcing, and vendor relationships. The role requires experience with software, hardware, SaaS, cloud, telecom, or IT services, plus strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Duration: 6 months contract with a focus on cost savings, RFP/RFQ processes, and cross-functional collaboration with IT, Finance, and Legal teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT procurement, sourcing, or category management.
• Experience with software, hardware, SaaS, cloud, telecom, or IT services.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience managing vendors and contracts.
• Good analytical and Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT procurement and sourcing activities.
• Work with vendors and manage supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms.
• Analyze IT spending and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support RFP/RFQ processes and vendor selection.
• Work with IT, Finance, Legal, and other teams.
• Track vendor performance and contracts.
• Develop and maintain IT category strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Vendor management software

Contract management systems

Job description

$42-$45 per hour

TarryTown, NY

Contract

Duration: 06 Months

Job Summary

We are looking for an IT Category Specialist to manage IT procurement, sourcing, and vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience with IT purchasing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT procurement and sourcing activities.

• Work with vendors and manage supplier relationships.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms.

• Analyze IT spending and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Support RFP/RFQ processes and vendor selection.

• Work with IT, Finance, Legal, and other teams.

• Track vendor performance and contracts.

• Develop and maintain IT category strategies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in IT procurement, sourcing, or category management.

• Experience with software, hardware, SaaS, cloud, telecom, or IT services.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Experience managing vendors and contracts.

• Good analytical and Excel skills.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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