IT Procurement Consultant

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for IT Procurement Consultant in Deerfield IL (Remote)

For quick Apply please reach out to Vipul Bhardwaj - call: / email:

Work Hours:M-F (40 hours)

Work Location:Deerfield IL (Remote)

Shift:1st Shift

As an IT Procurement Consultant you will play a critical role in leading the procurement of IT solutions and services for client. You will be responsible for developing and implementing

procurement strategies that align with the companys business objectives ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and fostering strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the companys business objectives and IT roadmap.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential vendors and solutions.
• Collaborate with IT stakeholders to identify procurement needs and develop procurement plans.

Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements that meet the companys needs and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage vendor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Contract Management

• Negotiate and manage contracts for IT solutions and services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure contracts are compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk analysis on contract language.

Procurement Operations

• Manage procurement processes including RFIs RFPs and contract awards.
• Develop and maintain procurement documentation including contracts agreements and procurement plans.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely payment processing.
• Collect and Document savings.
• Collect and digitally store contract documents.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with IT stakeholders including IT leadership project managers and end-users.
• Provide procurement expertise and guidance to IT stakeholders.
• Communicate procurement plans and progress to stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 8 years of experience in IT procurement with a focus on vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of procurement laws and regulations including GDPR.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with procurement software and tools such as Ariba or Coupa.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Certification in procurement such as CPM or CPSM.
• Experience with IT service management frameworks such as ITIL.
• Knowledge of cloud-based procurement platforms and tools.
  
  

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience qualifications and local market. Also some positions may include bonuses or other incentives.

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore onshore and near shore outsourcing IT digital consulting systems integration application and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas Europe Africa and Asia and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets including financial services manufacturing telecommunications chemical services technology public sector and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5 IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.

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