Senior Corporate IT Buyer Purchasing Agent

ESPO Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Corporate IT Buyer, der für die Beschaffung von IT-Produkten und -Dienstleistungen verantwortlich ist. Diese spannende Rolle erfordert starke Verhandlungsfähigkeiten und die Fähigkeit, eng mit verschiedenen internen Teams zusammenzuarbeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass alle Verträge den Unternehmensstandards entsprechen. In einem dynamischen Umfeld werden Sie die Möglichkeit haben, Ihre Fähigkeiten in der Beschaffung und im Vertragsmanagement weiterzuentwickeln, während Sie den gesamten Lebenszyklus der Projekte unterstützen. Wenn Sie ein leidenschaftlicher Einkäufer sind, der nach einer neuen Herausforderung sucht, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• 3 Jahre Erfahrung im Einkauf, insbesondere in der IT-Branche.
• Erfahrung in der Verhandlung von Softwarelizenzverträgen und Cloud-Computing-Vereinbarungen.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung des Beschaffungsprozesses während des gesamten Projektlebenszyklus.
• Entwicklung von RFXs und Koordination von Vertragsverhandlungen.

Skills

Verhandlungsgeschick

Detailgenauigkeit

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaft

Bachelor-Abschluss in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor-Abschluss in Recht

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Financial R12

Job description

Senior Corporate IT Buyer Purchasing Agent

Senior Corporate IT Buyer Purchasing Agent

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This range is provided by ESPO Corporation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$44.00/hr - $58.00/hr

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 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.

• 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.

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
  

ESPO Corporation
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Purchasing

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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