Local -IT Procurement Specialist III (Hybrid)

GD Barri & Associates, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GD Barri & Associates, Inc. is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist III in Phoenix, Arizona for a 12-month contract. The role involves managing complex IT contracts, leading negotiations that drive savings, and serving as a business partner for high-stakes projects worth up to $50M. Candidates should have at least 6 years of procurement experience or 10 years in IT supply chain without a degree. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a pay rate of $37.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of procurement or IT contracting experience with a degree.
• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of significant IT supply chain experience.
• Proven track record of negotiating large-scale IT services contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex negotiations for multi-million-dollar IT contracts.
• Own the full contract process and coordinate input from various departments.
• Serve as primary contact for IT Business Units in high-stakes projects.

Skills

Negotiation Expertise

Contractual Acumen

Communication

Experience with MRP systems

Data analytics tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Title: Local -IT Procurement Specialist III (Hybrid)

Job Type: 12-Month Contract (Potential for extension)

Pay Rate: $37.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Hybrid: Onsite a couple of times per month)

Who We Are

Since 1989, G.D. Barri & Associates, Inc. has been a trusted strategic partner to utilities, universities, federal and state agencies, and prime contractors nationwide. With operations spanning 43 states, we’ve built a reputation for providing exceptional craft, technical, management, and engineering support services that drive success on mission-critical projects.

Job Summary

Are you a strategic negotiator with a deep understanding of the IT landscape? We are seeking an IT Procurement Specialist III to manage end‑to‑end ownership of large, complex IT Software as a Service (SaaS) and IT Services contracts. In this role, you won't just be a transactional buyer; you will act as a strategic business partner, driving meaningful savings and mitigating risk through sophisticated negotiations and contract management.

Major Accountabilities

• Strategic Negotiation: Lead complex negotiations for multi‑million‑dollar IT contracts (SaaS, PaaS, System Integration, Hardware). Develop comprehensive, data‑driven negotiation plans that optimize cost, scope, and commercial terms.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Own the full contract process, including first‑pass redlining and coordinating input from Legal, Cybersecurity, Insurance, and Tax.
• Business Partnership: Serve as the primary contact for IT Business Units, guiding stakeholders through the procurement process for high‑stakes projects (up to $50M in spend).
• Sourcing & RFx: Lead the IT RFx process (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including bid evaluations, supplier demos, and Proof of Concepts to identify innovative solutions.
• Performance & Relationship Management: Act as a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) champion, developing S.M.A.R.T. KPIs and SLAs to ensure high‑quality service delivery.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Minimum of six (6) years of procurement/IT contracting experience with a degree.
• In lieu of a degree: Ten (10) years of significant IT supply chain experience is required.
• Negotiation Expertise: Proven track record of negotiating large‑scale IT services contracts with material financial impact.
• Contractual Acumen: Strong understanding of IT statements of work (SOW), pricing structures, rate increases, milestones, and payment terms.
• Communication: Confident communicator capable of pushing back on unreasonable requests while maintaining executive‑level trust.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing very large agreements over long‑term (6–9+ month) negotiation cycles.
• Proficiency in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and data analytics tools (Excel/Access).
• Experience with “Total Cost of Ownership” (TCO) and “Should Cost” modeling.

GD Barri & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why Join Us

Join a team that is powering the future through innovation, technology, and collaboration. In this hybrid role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting strategic IT initiatives that drive operational success and long‑term growth, while working in an environment that values integrity, professional development, and forward‑thinking ideas.