IT Vendor Procurement/Recruiter - Remote

Job Description

Job Description

The Strategic Procurement – Services is a key role responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement initiatives to optimize costs, drive efficiency, and enhance supplier relationships. This position requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of procurement best practices, market dynamics, and supplier management strategies.
Other duties as assigned.
Strategic Procurement Planning
Develop and execute strategic procurement plans aligned with organizational objectives, financial targets, and market trends.
Conduct comprehensive analysis of procurement needs, market conditions, and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies, specifications, and selection criteria for services.
Contract Drafting and Review
Draft, review, and edit contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to accurately reflect the terms and conditions negotiated with clients, vendors, and partners.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract language aligns with business objectives and mitigates risks.
Supplier Relationship Management
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
Negotiate and establish contractual agreements, pricing structures, and service level commitments with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and conditions.
Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular performance reviews to ensure alignment with contractual obligations.
Sourcing and Vendor Selection
Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to identify potential vendors, assess their capabilities, and mitigate supply chain risks.
Lead competitive bidding processes, request for proposals (RFPs), and supplier negotiations to optimize costs and drive value for the organization.
Evaluate vendor proposals, analyze cost-benefit considerations, and make recommendations for vendor selection based on predefined criteria.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization to streamline procurement workflows.
Stakeholder Communication
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Communicate contract requirements, rights, and obligations to relevant parties.
Provide guidance and procurement support to departments across the organization.

Experience and Skills:
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field
Proven track record of 3– 10 years of experience in strategic procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation
Company Description We are committed to delivering exceptional services and professionals with proven work ethics and processes.
Provide an exceptional client experience
Deliver on our commitments
Build trust by thinking and acting with integrity
Create an environment that inspires innovation

Company Description

We are committed to delivering exceptional services and professionals with proven work ethics and processes.\rProvide an exceptional client experience\rDeliver on our commitments\rBuild trust by thinking and acting with integrity\rCreate an environment that inspires innovation
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