Senior IT Sourcing & Purchasing Specialist

Procom Consultants Group; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT staffing consultancy is seeking a Sourcing/Purchasing Specialist based in the United States, with options in Dallas or Sunnyvale. The role involves negotiating contracts and managing key supplier relationships to optimize professional services purchases. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in purchasing and contract negotiation, with strong analytical and communication skills. A minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, and familiarity with Oracle Purchasing Module is essential. This opportunity allows for an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Purchasing and Contract Negotiation.
• Experience with developing request for proposals and performing bid analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective dealings with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform sourcing, negotiation, supplier selection, and contract review.
• Develop sourcing strategy and manage supplier relationships.
• Analyze data to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Indirect purchasing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Excel

Strong communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance

MBA

Procurement and Supply Chain Certifications

Tools

Oracle 11i Purchasing Module

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

An IT staffing consultancy is seeking a Sourcing/Purchasing Specialist based in the United States, with options in Dallas or Sunnyvale. The role involves negotiating contracts and managing key supplier relationships to optimize professional services purchases. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in purchasing and contract negotiation, with strong analytical and communication skills. A minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, and familiarity with Oracle Purchasing Module is essential. This opportunity allows for an immediate start.