Strategic Software Procurement & Negotiations Specialist

SGS Consulting; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Illinois is seeking a procurement professional to optimize software vendor relationships, manage software procurement cycles, and negotiate favorable contracts that deliver cost savings.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience in software purchasing and contract negotiations, a Bachelor’s degree in business or IT, and strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills; Oracle, Apptus, and Tableau experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• 2–3 years of procurement/purchasing experience in the software industry.
• 2–3 years of contract negotiation experience with software vendors.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency with procurement tools and technologies (Oracle, Apptus, Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Procurement/purchasing within the software industry.
• Negotiate contracts with software vendors to secure favorable terms and cost savings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement with business needs.
• Utilize procurement tools and technologies to support purchasing activities.

Skills

Assimilate into processes

Understanding software landscapes

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Stakeholder management

Analytical/problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Oracle

Apptus

Tableau

Job description

SGS Consulting in Illinois is seeking a procurement professional to optimize software vendor relationships, manage software procurement cycles, and negotiate favorable contracts that deliver cost savings.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience in software purchasing and contract negotiations, a Bachelor’s degree in business or IT, and strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills; Oracle, Apptus, and Tableau experience is a plus.