Procurement Specialist

Top Tier Resources; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Tier Resources seeks an experienced Procurement Professional for full-cycle technology procurement. You will drive strategic decisions, manage vendor relationships, and lead sourcing, pricing, and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities include software licensing, enterprise agreements, and maintaining maintenance/service contracts. The role emphasizes IT hardware/software mastery and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technology procurement experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Strong IT hardware/software licensing knowledge.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience with publicly traded companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Decision Making.
• Build relationships with Vendors.
• Evaluate and lead supplier sourcing, negotiate pricing and contracts and measure performance.
• Software licensing including enterprise-wide agreements.
• Maintain and manage maintenance/service agreements.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

IT procurement

Supplier relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Licensing management

Job description

Our client, a world class global manufacturing company, seeks an experienced Procurement Professional with 3-4 plus years of experience in full cycle technology procurement including vendor strategies and relationships, sourcing and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Decision Making
• Build relationships with Vendors
• Evaluate and lead supplier sourcing, negotiate pricing and contracts and measure performance.
• Software licensing including enterprise-wide agreements
• Maintain and manage maintenance/service agreements

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with purchasing, planning and procurement experience in technology.
• Bachelor's degree in related field- computer science, informational technologies or business.
• Strong understanding of IT including hardware and software experience and licensing.
• Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills
• Innovative approach with strong best practices.
• Experience with publicly traded companies preferred

Outstanding culture, growth, compensation and benefits.

Top Tier Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.