Procurement Consultant

epicorsoftware; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Internal Mobility

Career Development

Education Support

Inclusive Workplace

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Epicor is seeking a seasoned Procurement professional to lead RFX sourcing events and manage strategic supplier relationships. You will collaborate with stakeholders across IT, HR, Marketing and Legal to shape procurement strategies and negotiate favorable contracts.

You will develop multi-step negotiation plans, analyze savings opportunities, and present business cases to leadership. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-influence skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience running RFPs and negotiating with suppliers.
• Experience supporting indirect procurement across IT, Marketing, HR, or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing events using structured RFX methodologies (market research, spend analysis, supplier evaluation, recommendations).
• Partner with business stakeholders to shape sourcing strategies and influence supplier decisions across indirect spend.
• Review, draft and lead negotiations of third-party supplier contracts with Legal, IS, IT, and other stakeholders to secure favorable terms.
• Develop and execute multi-step negotiation strategies and analyze commercial options for business value and savings.
• Proactively manage sourcing strategies, contract events, renewals, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate on category plans and procurement priorities with team across functions.
• Prepare and present sourcing recommendations, financial analyses, and business cases up to SVP level.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

RFPs

Negotiation

Contract Management

Analytics

Stakeholder Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What you will be doing:

• Lead sourcing events using structured RFX methodologies, including market research, spend analysis, supplier evaluation, and recommendation development.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs, shape sourcing strategies, and influence supplier decisions across indirect spend categories.
• Review, draft, and lead negotiations of third‑party supplier contracts in partnership with Legal, Information Security, IT, and other internal stakeholders to secure favorable commercial and legal terms.
• Develop and execute multi‑step negotiation strategies, analyze commercial options, and build recommendations that demonstrate business value and savings opportunities.
• Proactively manage sourcing strategies, contract events, renewals, and supplier performance while helping stakeholders make informed purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate on category plans, procurement priorities, team goals, and broader efforts to strengthen the procurement function.
• Prepare and present sourcing recommendations, financial analysis, and business cases to stakeholders up to the Senior Vice President level.

What you will likely bring:

• 3+ years' experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or a related discipline, including hands‑on experience running RFPs and negotiating with suppliers.
• Experience supporting indirect procurement, with exposure to categories such as IT, Marketing, HR, professional services, or other corporate spend being highly relevant.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate spend and build financial business cases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively both independently and collaboratively, and make sound decisions in an evolving environment.
• Strong initiative and comfort conducting research, solving loosely defined problems, and moving work forward without requiring highly structured direction.

What could set you apart:

• 1+ years' specialized or industry experience within procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Experience working in a structured procurement development or rotational program.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and driving measurable savings or broader business value across indirect spend categories.

Join us at Epicor, where your success is our success.

About Epicor

At Epicor, we're truly a team. Join 5,000 talented professionals in creating a world of better business through data, AI, and cognitive ERP. We help businesses stay future‑ready by connecting people, processes, and technology. From software engineers who command the latest AI technology to business development reps who help us seize new opportunities, the work we do matters. Together, Epicor employees are creating a more resilient global supply chain.

We're Proactive, Proud, Partners .

Whatever your career journey, we'll help you find the right path. Through our training courses, mentorship, and continuous support, you'll get everything you need to thrive. At Epicor, your success is our success. And that success really matters, because we're the essential partners for the world's most essential businesses-the hardworking companies who make, move, and sell the things the world needs.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
• Internal Mobility: Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and focused career goal setting, with 25% of positions filled internally.
• Career Development: Free LinkedIn Learning licenses for everyone, along with our Mentoring Program to boost your personal development.
• Education Support: Geographically specific programs to balance the cost of education with the benefits of continued learning and personal development.
• Inclusive Workplace: Collaborate with a diverse team in an inclusive, global workplace that fosters innovation and celebrates partnership.
• Work-Life Balance: Policies built on mutual trust and support, encouraging time