Coordinates strategic sourcing activities with project managers, engineering, and other stakeholder departments to acquire Hardware/Software/Network technologies in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase requisitions change orders and requests for quotes to IT suppliers. Responsible to ensure procurement business systems data integrity and the accurate disposition of maintenance and/or support contracts for all procured IT. Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major projects (e.g., materials, components, equipment, and services). Able to support strategic negotiations to bring highest quality at best value and develop new supply sources when existing suppliers are no longer viable or competitive. May recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing, preferred contract, or alternative technologies. Interacts closely with suppliers to resolve quality and logistical issues. Keeps current with Industry trends, pricing, and product availability. Requires domestic or global expertise of assigned Hardware/Software/Networking technologies.
 

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Coordinates strategic sourcing activities with project managers, engineering, and other stakeholder departments to acquire Hardware/Software/Network technologies in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase requisitions change orders and requests for quotes to IT suppliers. Responsible to ensure procurement business systems data integrity and the accurate disposition of maintenance and/or support contracts for all procured IT. Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major projects (e.g., materials, components, equipment, and services). Able to support strategic negotiations to bring highest quality at best value and develop new supply sources when existing suppliers are no longer viable or competitive. May recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing, preferred contract, or alternative technologies. Interacts closely with suppliers to resolve quality and logistical issues. Keeps current with Industry trends, pricing, and product availability. Requires domestic or global expertise of assigned Hardware/Software/Networking technologies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Initiates Requests for Quotations with suppliers & ensures that final product meets stakeholder need.
Develops alternative project proposals for cost-savings or other beneficial aims.

Maintains current inventories of software entitlements owned.
Negotiates price & audit proposals against contractual, historical benchmarks.
Works with internal stakeholders for medium/high-priority and/or complex projects with appropriate oversight.
Reviews supplier contracts & participates in contract terms analysis, negotiations, etc.
Audits supplier invoices for accuracy against useable assets, works with AP to ensure process follow-through and manages company assets.
Issues purchase orders and assists to resolve logistical issues.
Ensures positive working relationships with related support groups (Legal, Fixed Assets, Asset Mgmt., AP/AR, etc.).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have direct reports but may mentor less experienced associates in the role.

METRICS / PERFORMANCE MEASURES
TBD

RECRUITING INFORMATION
Specific hiring needs may vary by location, industry, client, internal department and other business related factors. The qualifications section lists examples that may be used as guidance when populating required and preferred skills sections of recruiting requisitions / job postings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred

5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent work experience.

Microsoft office skills with an emphasis in Excel / PowerPoint.

Attention to detail.
Communication skills (email/verbal/presentation)

General math and analytic skills.