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IT Buyer

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
Mid level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
Mid level
The IT Buyer will develop category strategies for procurement, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor financial metrics related to purchasing.
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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.
Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
The IT Buyer will help the TU Procure deliver optimal cost, product or service quality, and value to TransUnion. This will be accomplished by working across multiple stakeholder groups to develop category strategies. As a key advisor to the Procurement process, you would consult on strategically selecting and building the right supplier relationships, negotiating the best contracts, and governing contracts effectively for TransUnion technology needs.

What You'll Bring:

  • BA degree and/or a minimum of 3+ experience in information technology procurement, contracts, and supplier management.
  • Experience with IT software, hardware, cloud, and services suppliers is highly desired.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Experienced negotiator, having worked in global environments.

We’re also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we’re happy to support your development in:

    • CPSM certification preferred.
    • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
    • Experience interfacing with IT Asset Management (ITAM).
    • Experience managing and negotiating supplier agreements in M&A scenarios.
    • Broad experience negotiating complex supplier contracts.
    • Experience with HCM and Financial Management software a plus.

    Impact You'll Make:

    • Analyze spend patterns to identify opportunities to reduce or eliminate cost and/or operational variance in hardware, software, and cloud areas.
    • Identify, reconcile, and prioritize product and service procurement needs and deliverables in collaboration with internal customers across TransUnion locations.
    • Monitor emerging technologies and marketplace developments, and develop appropriate strategies to capitalize on them; facilitate the evaluation of products and services.
    • Negotiate and finalize contracts, ensuring full understanding of obligations and deliverables by affected parties.
    • Provide customer service; build strategic relationships with internal customers and operational leaders; assist with additional duties as assigned.
    • Responsible for monitoring and reporting various financial metrics related to purchasing.
    • Effectively communicate negotiation results to senior management.
    • Innovate, plan, and execute strategic initiatives that will strengthen quality, drive value, and enhance relationships with TransUnion supplier partnerships.
    • Manage projects appropriately to meet timescales, work with stakeholders on business cases, and make supplier recommendations.

    Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

    Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

    This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

    Benefits:

    TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

    We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting [email protected].

    Pay Scale Information :

    The U.S. base salary range for this position is $0.00 - $0 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.

    Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.


     

    TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

    Consultant, Procurement

    Company:

    TransUnion LLC

    Top Skills

    Cloud
    Data Visualization Tools
    Financial Management Software
    Hardware
    Hcm
    It Software
    HQ

    TransUnion Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

    555 W Adams St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60661

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