Procurement officer (IT Group)
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IT Purchaser / Procurement Specialist Position Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven IT Purchaser / Procurement Specialist to manage the procuremen.
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Responsibilities
- Manage end to end procurement lifecycle for IT products and services
- Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, RFPs, and vendor evaluations
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, SLAs, and commercial terms
- Conduct cost analysis, budget monitoring, and Total Cost of Ownership assessments
- Prepare procurement dashboards, spend analysis reports, and vendor performance metrics
- Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and audit requirements
- Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Minimum 3 5 years of experience in IT Procurement, Technology Sourcing, or Purchasing
- Experience managing procurement for hardware, software, cloud services, and IT infrastructure
- Strong vendor negotiation and contract management experience
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, etc.)
- Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Oracle NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Preferred certifications: CIPS, PMP, Cloud Certifications, Cybersecurity Certifications
Full Job Posting
Position Overview
- We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven IT Purchaser / Procurement Specialist to manage procurement of technology products and services while ensuring cost optimization, quality, compliance, and business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end to end procurement lifecycle for IT products and services.
- Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, RFPs, and vendor evaluations.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, SLAs, and commercial terms.
- Ensure timely procurement of hardware, software, cloud services, and IT infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and technology partners.
- Review and analyze technical specifications and business requirements.
- Assess vendor proposals and recommend suitable solutions based on functionality, cost, risk, and scalability.
- Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business stakeholders.
- Conduct cost analysis, budget monitoring, and Total Cost of Ownership assessments.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning.
- Prepare procurement dashboards, spend analysis reports, and vendor performance metrics.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and audit requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Minimum 3 5 years of experience in IT Procurement, Technology Sourcing, or Purchasing.
- Experience managing procurement for hardware, software, cloud services, and IT infrastructure.
- Strong vendor negotiation and contract management experience.
- Sound understanding of computer hardware, cloud platforms, software licensing, cybersecurity, networking, data center, and emerging technologies.
- Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, etc.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar systems.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Sourcing
- Negotiation & Vendor Management
- Commercial Acumen
- Analytical Thinking
- Contract Management
- Decision Making
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Risk Assessment
Preferred Certifications
- CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
- PMP or Project Management Certifications
- Cloud Certifications (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Cybersecurity Certifications
- Advanced Microsoft Excel Certifications
- Supply Chain & Procurement Certifications
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