Buyer II SAAS

About the role

The client is seeking an experienced Indirect Services Buyer II to support the procurement of software services, SaaS solutions, IT/Engineering Technology (ET) hardware, and related professional services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, IT/ET hardware, and professional services.
• Review requisitions and create purchase orders in accordance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, contract language, and service agreements to maximize value and mitigate risk.
• Evaluate and interpret software licensing agreements, subscription models, maintenance contracts, and support terms.
• Partner with IT, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to define sourcing requirements and timelines.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while addressing delivery, invoicing, quality, and performance concerns.
• Track procurement metrics including cost savings, supplier performance, procurement cycle times, and spend trends.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, cost reduction, and process improvements.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation to support audits, compliance requirements, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years of procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience with a focus on indirect spend categories.
• Experience sourcing and procuring software services, SaaS solutions, and/or IT hardware.
• Understanding of software licensing structures, SaaS subscription models, and technology procurement practices.
• Strong supplier management and contract negotiation skills.
• Experience working with ERP or procurement platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of government contracting procurement requirements, including FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or equivalent.
• Experience utilizing contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
• Familiarity with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and technology purchasing strategies.

What Makes You Successful

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex contracts and licensing agreements.
• Data-driven approach to supplier and spend management.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to procurement compliance.

Pay

$42-$61/hr (varies by location)

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm (Hybrid)

Benefits

• 80 hours paid time off
• medical insurance contributions
• dental vision
• our 401k retirement savings plan