Technology Procurement Senior Analyst

Responsibilities

• Drive the management of the IT Contract Lifecycle, overseeing administration of the Contract Management System and ensuring effective governance throughout all contract phases.
• Prepare procurement managers for negotiation of agreements for IT hardware, software, and services, including amendments and revisions.
• Take ownership of analytics supporting both short- and long-term IT contracts to secure optimal cost savings and service levels for Inspire Brands.
• Design and deliver advanced reporting for the IT agreement renewal pipeline, providing key insights and recommendations to IT leadership and stakeholders through seamless PowerBI Dashboards.
• Advance the development and preparation of documentation for critical IT Procurement projects, RFPs, and RFIs, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Oversee regular reporting and KPI tracking to drive supplier accountability and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Legal Operations Management, providing expert guidance on contract matters and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead the IT Contractor Tracking, Reporting, and Onboarding Process, streamlining operations and ensuring effective integration of contractor resources into Inspire’s IT environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and/or 4 Year degree in Computer Science or related field
• 6+ experience years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, or related IT discipline
• Proven expertise in contract negotiation, lifecycle management and managing strategic relationships with IT vendors, legal teams and technology leaders
• Knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and procurement systems
• Proficiency in PowerBI dashboard development and ongoing maintenance

Qualifications

• Excellent planning, organization, and follow-through skills
• Strong negotiation and organization skills
• Ability to work with cross functional teams, including legal, accounting, operations and management
• Ability to support IT Procurement related Projects, RFPs and RFIs
• Ability to drive closure to vendor contract negotiations balancing the commitment to budgets
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Team player able to negotiate with users and members of IT to achieve results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate information to various audiences, including executive leadership