Procurement Specialist - IT & Software

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist focused on IT and software procurement. You will oversee end-to-end IT purchasing, licensing, and cloud service contracts to align with business needs and security standards.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of IT procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with ITIL frameworks. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered in the future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, SCM, or related field.
• 3-5 years IT procurement or vendor management experience.
• Strong understanding of IT hardware, software licensing, and cloud services.
• Proven negotiation skills for complex IT contracts.
• Familiarity with IT service management frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end IT procurement for hardware, software, licenses, and related services.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for technology solutions.
• Negotiate IT vendor contracts to secure favorable terms and SLAs.
• Conduct market research on emerging tech to drive cost savings and innovation.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to ensure procurement meets requirements.
• Ensure compliance with software licensing and IT security policies.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

ITIL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist with a focus on IT and software procurement to join their team in Polokwane . This role is essential for managing the acquisition of technology-related goods and services, including hardware, software licenses, cloud services, and IT consulting. You will be responsible for ensuring that technology investments are aligned with business needs, cost-effective, and meet stringent compliance and security standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the IT landscape and procurement best practices within this domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for IT hardware, software, licenses, and related services.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for technology solutions, considering market trends and vendor capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts with IT vendors, ensuring favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct market research on emerging technologies and potential suppliers to drive innovation and cost savings.
• Collaborate with IT departments and business units to understand requirements and ensure procurement solutions meet their needs.
• Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements and IT security policies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in IT procurement, sourcing technology solutions, or vendor management.
• Strong understanding of IT hardware, software licensing models, and cloud computing services.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience in managing complex IT contracts.
• Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for professional certifications in IT procurement and project management.
• A collaborative work environment that embraces technological advancement.

Located conveniently in Polokwane with potential for hybrid arrangements in the future.