Strategic IT Procurement Specialist — Higher Education

University of California; Georgia; On-site; USD 48,800 - 50,542; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist responsible for optimizing software and technology services acquisition. Key tasks include reviewing software requests, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. A Bachelor's degree and related experience are required, with preferences for prior experience in higher education. The position offers an annual salary between $48,800 and $50,542. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of related experience.
• Experience in higher-ed setting preferred.
• Experience with ServiceNow preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate incoming software requests for compliance with institutional standards.
• Identify overlapping contracts and recommend consolidation strategies.
• Negotiate discounts and favorable payment terms with software vendors.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Database Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ServiceNow

PeopleSoft

SAP

Job description

Augusta University is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist responsible for optimizing software and technology services acquisition. Key tasks include reviewing software requests, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. A Bachelor's degree and related experience are required, with preferences for prior experience in higher education. The position offers an annual salary between $48,800 and $50,542. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.