Senior Corporate IT Buyer Purchasing Agent

ESPO; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Corporate IT Buyer to oversee the procurement of IT products and services. This long-term contract role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company standards. Candidates should have a strong background in purchasing, particularly in technology contracts, and possess excellent negotiation and analytical skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the procurement process.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct purchasing experience required.
• Experience in negotiating technology-related contracts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and contracting processes in compliance with policies.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure optimal value.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Supply Chain Management

Construction

Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Financial R12

Job description

Senior Corporate IT Buyer Purchasing Agent

Location: Kansas City, Mo
Job type: Long-Term Contract

** All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States - no sponsorship or Corp to Corp is available for this position. **

Our global EPC Firm client is hiring a Senior Corporate Purchaser for a long-term contract opportunity in Kansas City MO.

The Corporate Purchaser is responsible for sourcing and managing Information technology products and services, including software, hardware, and professional services. Key duties include negotiating and renewing contracts with third-party suppliers, and ensuring optimal value for our client.
The role involves overseeing procurement throughout the project life cycle. The Corporate Purchaser works closely with Legal, information technology, finance, and other internal teams to ensure contracts meet company standards. This position requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate the sourcing and contracting processes, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop RFXs based on business needs, serving as the primary contact for suppliers and business partners. Facilitate pre-bid meetings, respond to supplier inquiries, and update stakeholders on project plans and status.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, including diverse options, and secure internal support for their inclusion.
• Support cross-functional teams in sourcing, contracting, and developing proposal evaluation criteria.
• Work closely with various organizations within IT to ensure consistency and compliance with InfoSec requirements, Integrations team, Enterprise Architecture, and Software Asset Management.
• Prepare and process purchase order documents within the online purchasing system.
• Communicate and resolve procurement issues with relevant parties, including management.
• Draft contracts aligned with company policies that reflect negotiations used to reduce risk and capture long-term objectives.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assessing completed contracts and resolving related issues or referring them to appropriate departments.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier inquiries and questions regarding executed contracts.
• Coordinate and facilitate contract negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law, or related field and 3 years of direct purchasing experience. Required or applicable years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Experience in negotiating software license agreements, cloud computing agreements, or other technology-related contracts is required.
• Project purchasing experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to effectively negotiate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Experience in devising new approaches to purchasing problems encountered.
• CPM, CPSM, CTPS or CTPE Certification Preferred

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