Senior IT Procurement Strategist - Hybrid

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Arizona is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist III to manage procurement activities supporting the IT Business Unit. This role involves executing IT procurement strategies, negotiating contracts for IT services and products, and analyzing costs for multi-million dollar contracts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant procurement experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This hybrid role requires residing in Arizona.

Qualifications

• Six years of procurement experience in materials or services positions.
• Experience in strategic supply chain management.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT procurement activities for the IT Business Unit.
• Negotiate contracts for multi-million dollar IT deals.
• Identify efficiencies in IT procurement processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

10 years of procurement experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Access

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems

Job description

A leading energy provider in Arizona is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist III to manage procurement activities supporting the IT Business Unit. This role involves executing IT procurement strategies, negotiating contracts for IT services and products, and analyzing costs for multi-million dollar contracts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant procurement experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This hybrid role requires residing in Arizona.