Technology Procurement Specialist

Snap-On Tools; Richfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SNAP-ON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS in Richfield, OH is seeking a Contract & Procurement Specialist to forecast, negotiate, and manage IT hardware, software, and services for SBS. You will maintain maintenance agreements, track licenses, and support budgeting with the Director, IT.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Business Administration, strong contract management and software licensing knowledge, plus excellent Excel skills and vendor management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT industry and business administration.
• Excellent software negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong understanding of computing hardware and software.
• Knowledge of software licensing including open-source agreements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and finalize contract details for IT hardware, software, and services.
• Research hardware/software requirements and balance price, quality, delivery, and vendor service.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage issue resolution; switch suppliers as needed.
• Contract management for IT vendors, including risk management.
• Assist budgeting processes for SBS IT departments.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Vendor management

Excel

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Communication

Learning new processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

SNAP-ON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

(A group under RS&I Division of Snap-on Incorporated)

Location: Richfield, OH

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8a-5p in facility 5 days per week

Forecast, plan, research, negotiate, and order technical inventory related to the hardware, software and services for SBS. Maintain and record yearly maintenance/service agreements. Track all software and services within the organization and ensure accuracy and compliance of inventoried items through periodic audits or other practices. Vendor and software license reviews and approval for terms and conditions of use. Document and maintain all procedural/policy documentation as needed. Contract Management for all vendors and/or suppliers for global SBS. Assist in quarterly budgeting procedures with the Director, IT.

Responsibilities

• *Negotiate and work on contract details as required.
• *Research hardware and software requirements for all areas of the company as requests come in; ensure that best balance of price, quality, delivery, and vendor service is achieved.
• *Monitor supplier performance, work with suppliers on issue management; change suppliers as required.
• *Contract Management for all IT suppliers and vendors, including risk management for each supplier.
• *Assist in the budgeting process for SBS IT departments.
• *Create, track, and submit orders for purchase requisitions.
• *Research, request, and process all technology capital expenditures for SBS.
• Track orders and approve invoices.
• Document and maintain procedural and policy documentation.
• Follow ISO 27001 and other similar compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – IT industry and Business Administration.
• *Excellent Software negotiation and contract management skills a must.
• *A strong working understanding of computing hardware and software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (functions, pivot tables, charting, etc.)
• *Knowledge of software licensing (including open-source agreements) is a must.
• Experience managing a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement is a plus.
• CSAM, CPSM or similar technology procurement certification(s) a plus.
• Experience managing enterprise cloud services (AWS, Azure) a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills a must.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability and eagerness to learn new processes quickly.
• Ability to recommend and implement procedures and documentation.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Close attention to detail

Actual Compensation may vary based on experience, location, and other factors.