IT Procurement Consultant

Responsibilities

• Handles complex negotiations for the procurement of IT goods, services, software and supplies to minimize the cost of purchases and to ensure business goals are met.
• Evaluates and selects suppliers to ensure that the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply are met.
• Initiates contract administration with suppliers and vendors to ensure accordance with sourcing goals.
• Reviews analysis on price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to help determine reasonable prices.
• Implements long-term supply chain strategies and develops networks to address capacity issues, etc.
• Works directly with the suppliers to assure capacity and continuity of supply for specific components.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of IT procurement experience.
• Must be aware of contracting procedures.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Some cost analysis from vendors (renewals for stakeholders, etc).
• Ability to review agreements (order forms, present contracts, termination clauses, renewal clauses).
• Light drafting, legal team does the heavier regulatory drafting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, easy to work with (stakeholder communication).
• IT Procurement within IT Infrastructure (For example: Hardware and SaaS software, cloud hosting solutions and finops and telecom and messaging and security).
• Financial services is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Financial services is preferred.
• Global experience.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is Hybrid.

Benefits

SGA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Skills

Strong negotiation and procurement skills, familiarity with IT infrastructure, financial services industry knowledge, and ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer, Women-Owned Business, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Contact

To apply, please visit our website at https://sgainc.com/.