IT PROCUREMENT AGENT
LOCATION:
Juno Beach, FL
DURATION:
12-month contract
PAY:
Up to $25-30/hour
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you will manage and coordinate the procurement of IT-related goods and services, supporting strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiations, and cost management. Key responsibilities include:
· Managing end-to-end IT procurement activities, including requisitioning, sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing.
· Developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and business needs.
· Ensuring IT purchases comply with company policies, procurement standards, and budget requirements.
· Identifying, evaluating, and managing relationships with IT vendors and suppliers.
· Negotiating favorable pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
· Drafting, reviewing, and managing IT contracts and agreements.
· Partnering with Finance to establish and manage procurement budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
· Collaborating with IT, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders to understand and fulfill procurement needs.
Essential Duties and Job Functions
· Manage the full procurement lifecycle for IT products and services.
· Develop sourcing strategies that support business objectives and maximize value.
· Identify and evaluate potential vendors based on capabilities, pricing, quality, and business requirements.
· Establish and maintain strong relationships with key IT vendors and suppliers.
· Lead or support contract negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms.
· Draft, review, and administer IT contracts, agreements, renewals, and terminations.
· Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
· Work closely with Finance to manage procurement budgets and monitor spending.
· Analyze procurement expenditures and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
· Ensure IT purchases remain within approved budgets.
· Collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and other departments to coordinate procurement activities.
· Provide stakeholders with regular updates regarding procurement status, risks, issues, and timelines.
· Participate in cross-functional teams supporting strategic procurement initiatives.
· Conduct market research to evaluate industry trends, pricing, product availability, and emerging technologies.
· Evaluate and recommend products and services that can enhance IT capabilities.
· Maintain accurate procurement records, including requisitions, contracts, purchase documentation, and invoices.
· Prepare procurement reports and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
Knowledge & Skills
· Strong understanding of procurement and sourcing processes.
· Experience with IT procurement, technology products, software, or IT services preferred.
· Strong vendor management and relationship-building skills.
· Excellent contract negotiation skills.
· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
· Ability to analyze pricing, contracts, and procurement expenditures.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to collaborate effectively with IT, Legal, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
· Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
· Ability to manage multiple procurement activities and competing priorities.
· Strong understanding of commercial terms, contracts, and supplier agreements.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement-related systems.
· Previous software sales experience is a plus.
Education & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
· Relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, vendor management, or contract management.
· Experience managing IT-related procurement activities strongly preferred.
· Experience negotiating contracts and commercial terms with vendors.
· Experience managing supplier relationships and procurement processes.
· Previous software sales experience is a plus.
· Experience working cross-functionally with IT, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders preferred.
· Experience with technology/software procurement is highly desirable.
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