Remote Position - Procurement Manager
Remote Position - Procurement Manager
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4-5years
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1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Summary: The IT Subcontractor / Procurement Agent will be responsible for managing the procurement of ITrelated services to support the organization s objectives and services including subcontractor management. This role will focus on ensuring timely acquisition of IT resources maintaining vendor relationships evaluating supplier performance and negotiating commercials. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of IT procurement processes experience in subcontractor management and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Procurement Management:
- Identify evaluate and select IT vendors suppliers and subcontractors in the Pre and Postsales process.
- Prepare and issue Request for Proposals (RFPs) Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and other procurement documents for IT hardware software and services.
- Analyse supplier proposals and negotiate pricing terms and conditions to secure the best deals for the organization.
- Ensure timely delivery of IT products and services while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Maintain an uptodate list of preferred IT vendors and subcontractors including evaluating their performance regularly.
- Understanding of basic IT services terminology concepts and services to permit the preparation of the RFP documents for subcontractors and ensuring alignment of quoted commercials from the vendor to the organization.
- Subcontractor Coordination:
- Manage relationships with subcontractors and external service providers to ensure quality and timely service delivery.
- Monitor subcontractor performance against agreed timelines budgets and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Facilitate the smooth integration of subcontractors into ongoing IT projects ensuring they have the necessary resources and information.
- Vendor and Contract Management:
- Negotiate and administer contracts with IT vendors suppliers and subcontractors.
- Manage contract lifecycle from initiation to and renewal.
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions managing any issues that arise during the contract period.
- Work closely with legal and finance teams to review and finalize contracts.
- Budget Management:
- Monitor subcontractor procurement budgets and ensure that purchases are made within budgetary guidelines.
- Track spending on IT subcontractor services and ensure costeffective solutions are being implemented.
- Assist in financial forecasting and planning for ITrelated purchases.
- Reporting and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and detailed procurement records reports and documentation.
- Provide regular updates to management regarding procurement status project progress and budget adherence.
- Support the preparation of procurement and projectrelated reports for senior management.
- CrossFunctional Collaboration:
- Work closely with IT finance legal and project management teams to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions that meet project goals.
- Assist in the resolution of any procurementrelated issues that may arise during project .
Requirements
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology Supply Chain Management or related field.
- 35 years of experience in IT procurement subcontractor management or related fields.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage vendor and subcontractor relationships effectively.
- Excellent understanding of IT hardware software and service procurement.
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools (e.g. SAP Oracle Ariba).
- Strong organizational and timemanagement skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of contract law and procurement regulations.
- Ability to work in a team environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must able to work in EMEA timezone
Preferred:
- Certifications in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (e.g. CPSM CIPS).
- Previous experience in IT project management or IT asset management.
This position offers a great opportunity for someone with a background in IT procurement or subcontractor management to advance their career while contributing to the success of a dynamic IT team.
Experience: 3- 5 years of IT procurment
Education
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in IT troubleshooting and a good soft communication skills
Employment Type
Full Time
