IT Procurement Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Assist in the sourcing and procurement of software, hardware, cloud services, and IT implementation solutions.

• Perform analyses on spending, market trends, and suppliers to guide sourcing recommendations and category strategies.

• Develop insights and present findings to procurement leadership and business stakeholders.

• Support and spearhead RFI, RFP, and RFQ sourcing initiatives.

• Gather requirements, define scopes, set evaluation criteria, conduct supplier demonstrations, and evaluate proposals.

• Conduct supplier due diligence and assist with capability and risk assessments.

• Identify contracting pathways and draft contract redlines with the guidance of leadership and Legal.

• Manage negotiations regarding pricing and terms with suppliers.

• Sign and execute purchase agreements within authorized approval limits or facilitate execution by Supply Chain leadership.

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to comprehend requests, assess business criticality, and determine urgency.

• Coordinate inputs from various functions including business, IT, Finance, Insurance/Risk, Data Privacy, and Security.

• Prepare updates on project status and key issues for senior leaders.

• Address and resolve supplier performance challenges.

• Support necessary IT Governance processes and secure funding and approvals.

• Maintain contract records and supporting documentation within the source-to-pay system.

• Contribute to procurement metrics and reporting, including savings and cost avoidance initiatives.

• Utilize Coupa, Deltek Costpoint, and Ivalua to create compliant IT purchase orders and modifications.

• Resolve discrepancies in invoices and assist in addressing supplier payment concerns.

• Aid in the onboarding process for suppliers in Ivalua.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant procurement experience.

• Experience in sourcing IT products and professional services.

• Knowledge of associated risk areas and mitigation strategies.

• Familiarity with commercial contracting practices.

• Skills to collaborate with suppliers and consult with Legal and other stakeholders on terms and conditions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Understanding of business processes and capability to enhance operational efficiencies.

• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Skills to prioritize tasks effectively to achieve objectives.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively across various teams and with suppliers.

• Preferred: Experience supporting a US government customer and in the defense industrial sector.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health savings accounts.

• 401(k) savings plan.

• Disability coverage.

• Life and accident insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Legal plan.

• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid military leave.

• Paid bereavement leave.

• Applicable federal and state sick leave.

• Monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

• Additional incentives may be available based on position level and/or specific job requirements.