Strategic IT Procurement Lead — RFP & Cost Optimization

Agile Global Solutions, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Global Solutions, Inc. in Taylor, TX is seeking an IT Procurement & RFP Specialist to lead complex IT procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives.

You will manage end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes, negotiate contracts, and optimize supplier value while collaborating with IT, Legal, Finance, and Security. The role requires at least 5 years of hands-on IT procurement experience and experience managing portfolios of $20M+ annually, with strong cost modeling and KPI development skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on IT procurement and strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience managing IT RFPs/RFQs across software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or managed services.
• Experience managing IT procurement portfolios of $20M+ annually.
• Knowledge of IT licensing models including perpetual, subscription, SaaS, and consumption-based pricing.
• Experience with software license agreements, cloud service contracts, and managed services contracts.
• Understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Experience with ERP procurement systems, contract management platforms, and cost modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes for enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, managed services, and IT professional services.
• Develop RFP documentation, statements of work, technical requirements, evaluation criteria, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Negotiate complex IT contracts including software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services, maintenance, and professional services agreements.
• Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO), pricing, and financial analyses to identify cost savings.
• Manage IT vendor relationships, performance reviews, SLA compliance, vendor qualification, and corrective actions.
• Oversee an annual IT procurement portfolio exceeding $20 million.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies and ensure policy compliance.
• Prepare executive summaries, vendor comparisons, procurement reports, and contract recommendations.

Skills

RFP/RFQ management

Vendor negotiations

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Excel cost modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Contract management platforms

Job description

Agile Global Solutions, Inc. in Taylor, TX is seeking an IT Procurement & RFP Specialist to lead complex IT procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives.

You will manage end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes, negotiate contracts, and optimize supplier value while collaborating with IT, Legal, Finance, and Security. The role requires at least 5 years of hands-on IT procurement experience and experience managing portfolios of $20M+ annually, with strong cost modeling and KPI development skills.