Job Title: Sourcing Specialist-Level 1 - IT Procurement Agent
Job Location: Juno BeachFL
Job Type: Long-term Contract
Job Description
The IT Procurement Agent is responsible for coordinating and managing the procurement of IT-related goods software and services through enterprise procurement platforms with a strong emphasis on category management and operational support. This position involves developing procurement strategies negotiating enterprise-wide contracts and ensuring that all technology purchases align with the companys needs and budget.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Process Management
- Manage end-to-end IT procurement processes using SAP/SRM and GEP Source-to-Pay platforms for requisitioning sourcing negotiating and purchasing
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and category management best practices
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement standards while utilizing analytics tools to drive category insights
Category Management and Strategic Support
- Lead category management initiatives including market analysis supplier consolidation and strategic sourcing
- Develop and maintain category strategies that optimize value reduce risk and enhance supplier performance
- Conduct spend analysis to identify cost savings opportunities and support business units with procurement planning
Vendor Relations and Contract Management
- Identify and evaluate potential vendors through RFI and RFP processes while establishing strong relationships with key IT vendors
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions using category leverage and manage vendor onboarding through enterprise systems
- Draft review and manage software hardware and services contracts while handling renewals and ensuring compliance tracking
Budget and Cost Management
- Collaborate with finance to establish and manage budgets while understanding CapEx vs O&M project treatment
- Analyze procurement expenditure using SAP/SRM and GEP analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Ensure all purchases align with allocated budgets through system controls and approval workflows
Stakeholder Collaboration and Operational Support
- Collaborate with IT legal finance and other departments to understand and meet procurement needs
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders and participate in cross-functional teams supporting strategic initiatives
- Deliver comprehensive procurement support ensuring seamless operations across business units while maintaining KPIs
Market Analysis and Documentation
- Conduct market research on trends pricing and product availability while partnering with business units to evaluate new solutions
- Maintain accurate procurement records using SAP/SRM and GEP documentation capabilities
- Prepare procurement reports for management and ensure audit compliance through systematic record-keeping
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Information Technology or related field
- 3 years of procurement experience preferably in IT with category management exposure
- Experience with SAP/SRM and GEP Source-to-Pay procurement platforms and strong negotiation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced contract negotiation experience with demonstrated cost savings achievements
- Category management certification or relevant procurement credentials (CPSM CPPM or similar)
- Previous software sales experience demonstrating market knowledge and relationship-building skills
Job Title: Sourcing Specialist-Level 1 - IT Procurement Agent Job Location: Juno BeachFL Job Type: Long-term Contract Job Description The IT Procurement Agent is responsible for coordinating and managing the procurement of IT-related goods software and services through enterprise procurement plat...
Job Title: Sourcing Specialist-Level 1 - IT Procurement Agent
Job Location: Juno BeachFL
Job Type: Long-term Contract
Job Description
The IT Procurement Agent is responsible for coordinating and managing the procurement of IT-related goods software and services through enterprise procurement platforms with a strong emphasis on category management and operational support. This position involves developing procurement strategies negotiating enterprise-wide contracts and ensuring that all technology purchases align with the companys needs and budget.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Process Management
- Manage end-to-end IT procurement processes using SAP/SRM and GEP Source-to-Pay platforms for requisitioning sourcing negotiating and purchasing
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and category management best practices
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement standards while utilizing analytics tools to drive category insights
Category Management and Strategic Support
- Lead category management initiatives including market analysis supplier consolidation and strategic sourcing
- Develop and maintain category strategies that optimize value reduce risk and enhance supplier performance
- Conduct spend analysis to identify cost savings opportunities and support business units with procurement planning
Vendor Relations and Contract Management
- Identify and evaluate potential vendors through RFI and RFP processes while establishing strong relationships with key IT vendors
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions using category leverage and manage vendor onboarding through enterprise systems
- Draft review and manage software hardware and services contracts while handling renewals and ensuring compliance tracking
Budget and Cost Management
- Collaborate with finance to establish and manage budgets while understanding CapEx vs O&M project treatment
- Analyze procurement expenditure using SAP/SRM and GEP analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Ensure all purchases align with allocated budgets through system controls and approval workflows
Stakeholder Collaboration and Operational Support
- Collaborate with IT legal finance and other departments to understand and meet procurement needs
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders and participate in cross-functional teams supporting strategic initiatives
- Deliver comprehensive procurement support ensuring seamless operations across business units while maintaining KPIs
Market Analysis and Documentation
- Conduct market research on trends pricing and product availability while partnering with business units to evaluate new solutions
- Maintain accurate procurement records using SAP/SRM and GEP documentation capabilities
- Prepare procurement reports for management and ensure audit compliance through systematic record-keeping
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Information Technology or related field
- 3 years of procurement experience preferably in IT with category management exposure
- Experience with SAP/SRM and GEP Source-to-Pay procurement platforms and strong negotiation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced contract negotiation experience with demonstrated cost savings achievements
- Category management certification or relevant procurement credentials (CPSM CPPM or similar)
- Previous software sales experience demonstrating market knowledge and relationship-building skills
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