Procurement Specialist

Exodus Integrity Services | IT Staffing & Consulting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exodus Integrity Services | IT Staffing & Consulting is seeking a Technology Procurement Specialist to manage IT purchasing, contract negotiations, and vendor relationships. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong Excel, licensing, and negotiation skills.

The candidate will participate in budgeting, catalog hardware/software requirements, and ensure compliance with procurement policies in an in-office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/business administration.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong understanding of computing hardware and software.
• Experience with software licensing and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract details with vendors and manage agreements.
• Research hardware/software requirements and balance price, quality, delivery, and service.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage issue resolution; adjust suppliers as needed.
• Oversee IT vendor contract management and related risk assessment.
• Assist budgeting processes for IT department.
• Create and track purchase requisitions and technology CAPEX requests.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and similar standards.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Software licensing

Excel proficiency

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – IT industry and Business Administration

CSAM/CPSM or similar certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Technology Procurement Specialist – Full-time direct perm hire.

Bachelor Degree Required

Must have experience with IT Purchasing and contract negotiation.

Work schedule is 8am – 5pm Five days per week in office.

Casual Wear, Open seating environment; Fitness Facility onsite.

Summary

Forecast, plan, research, negotiate, and order technical inventory related to the hardware, software and services for SBS. Maintain and record yearly maintenance/service agreements. Track all software and services within the organization and ensure accuracy and compliance of inventoried items through periodic audits or other practices. Vendor and software license reviews and approval for terms and conditions of use. Document and maintain all procedural/policy documentation as needed. Contract Management for all vendors and/or suppliers for global SBS. Assist in quarterly budgeting procedures with the Director, IT.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Negotiate and work on contract details as required.
• Research hardware and software requirements for all areas of the company as requests come in; ensure that best balance of price, quality, delivery, and vendor service is achieved.
• Monitor supplier performance, work with suppliers on issue management; change suppliers as required.
• Contract Management for all IT suppliers and vendors, including risk management for each supplier.
• Assist in the budgeting process for IT departments.
• Create, track, and submit orders for purchase requisitions.
• Research, request, and process all technology capital expenditures.
• Track orders and approve invoices.
• Document and maintain procedural and policy documentation.
• Follow ISO 27001 and other similar compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – IT industry and Business Administration.
• Excellent Software negotiation and contract management skills a must.
• A strong working understanding of computing hardware and software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (functions, pivot tables, charting, etc.).
• Knowledge of software licensing (including open-source agreements) is a must.
• Experience managing a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement is a plus.
• CSAM, CPSM or similar technology procurement certification(s) a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills a must.
• Ability and eagerness to learn new processes quickly.
• Ability to recommend and implement procedures and documentation.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.