Procurement Analyst – IT Category Manager

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

📋 Description

• Formulate and execute comprehensive IT procurement strategies that align with Hitachi's global goals and digital transformation efforts.

• Oversee the complete procurement process for enterprise software, cloud services, hardware, telecommunications, and IT professional services.

• Perform market analysis, identify suppliers, and conduct due diligence.

• Negotiate complex contracts, terms, and conditions with IT vendors.

• Manage supplier relationships, assess performance, and ensure compliance.

• Collaborate with IT, legal, finance, and business stakeholders.

• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, demand management, and process efficiencies.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Keep track of IT market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier dynamics.

• Manage and mentor procurement professionals, if applicable, while promoting continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in IT procurement.

• Strong emphasis on strategic sourcing and vendor management within a large, complex organization.

• Proficiency in negotiating high-value, intricate IT contracts for software, cloud services, hardware, and IT services.

• Comprehensive understanding of IT market dynamics, key suppliers, and emerging technologies.

• Capability to develop and implement procurement strategies that yield significant cost savings and business value.

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with e-procurement systems such as SAP Ariba or Coupa.

• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.

• Proficiency in English.

• Master’s degree is preferred.

• Certification in procurement (e.g., CIPS, ISM) is advantageous.

• Proficiency in Japanese is a notable advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits, support, and services for holistic health and wellbeing.

• Flexible arrangements that cater to your needs (role and location dependent).

• Autonomy, freedom, and ownership in your work.

• An inclusive culture grounded in mutual respect and merit-based systems.

• Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.