About the Position

We are looking to add a Procurement Specialist to our growing Global Procurement team. In this newly created role, you’ll provide end-to-end sourcing and procurement support for technology services in the Americas, which includes SaaS, cloud-based, IT, co-location, and telecom.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to anticipate needs and manage renewals, ensuring alignment on key project requirements and expected outcomes
• Cultivating robust vendor partnerships through effective communication and ensuring supplier performance aligns with business goals
• Negotiating and redlining agreements in collaboration with our legal team
• Using creative negotiation strategies and tactics to engage with vendors and formulating contracts that encompass our needs while ensuring compliance and protection of our interests
• Executing full-cycle RFP processes, from development to bid analysis and award
• Efficiently issuing purchase orders and reconciling any invoicing discrepancies

About You

• 5-10 years of related experience, with a deep understanding of RFPs, MSAs, and SOWs
• Exceptional communicator; can articulate complex procurement terms and conditions
• An independent worker who is confident and effective, even when direction is limited
• Can work effectively amidst complex and ambiguous scenarios
• Strong negotiator; capable of both working collaboratively and leading project management activities
• Can manage both strategic projects and operational tasks, like generating purchase orders
• Proficient with P2P systems (e.g., Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Workday)
• Wants to understand both the macro-level strategies and micro-level details of the procurement process
• Flexible and willing to contribute to various categories or regions as needed

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