Strategic IT Procurement Lead

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks an Information Technology Procurement Specialist to lead technology-related purchasing, including hardware, software, cloud services, and telecoms.

You will drive strategic sourcing, contract governance, and supplier relationships across ITS, Procurement Services, and campus stakeholders while ensuring compliance with NC statutes and UNC System rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or purchasing experience.
• Experience procuring technology products and services (software, hardware, cloud services, or telecommunications).
• Experience negotiating contracts and supplier agreements.
• Knowledge of procurement principles, strategic sourcing methods, and contract administration practices.
• Understanding of public sector procurement processes and competitive bidding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology-related procurement, including hardware, software, cloud services, telecommunications, maintenance, subscriptions, and IT consulting services.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies in collaboration with ITS and other campus stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with UNC system, State IT procurement policies, and NC statutes.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract governance to maximize value and mitigate risk.
• Serve as liaison with NC DIT and P&C to align with regulations and approvals.

Skills

Procurement principles

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Public sector procurement

Negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

IT procurement

Policy compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

JAGGAER Source-to-Pay

ERP

eProcurement

Contract management systems

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks an Information Technology Procurement Specialist to lead technology-related purchasing, including hardware, software, cloud services, and telecoms.

You will drive strategic sourcing, contract governance, and supplier relationships across ITS, Procurement Services, and campus stakeholders while ensuring compliance with NC statutes and UNC System rules.