Local - IT Procurement Specialist III (Hybrid)

Job Title: Local - IT Procurement Specialist III (Hybrid) Location: Tonopah, AZ Job Type: 12-Month Contract (Potential for extension) Pay Rate: $28.00 – $40.00 per hour Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Hybrid: Onsite a couple of times per month) Who We Are Since 1989, G.D. Barri & Associates, Inc. has been a trusted strategic partner to utilities, universities, federal and state agencies, and prime contractors nationwide. With operations spanning 43 states, we’ve built a reputation for providing exceptional craft, technical, management, and engineering support services that drive success on mission-critical projects. Job Summary Are you a strategic negotiator with a deep understanding of the IT and engineering landscapes? We are seeking an IT Procurement Specialist III to manage end-to-end ownership of large, complex IT Software as a Service (SaaS), Managed Services, and Engineering Procurement contracts. In this role, you won't just be a transactional buyer; you will act as a strategic business partner, driving meaningful savings and mitigating risk through sophisticated negotiations and contract management. Major Accountabilities Strategic Negotiation: Lead complex negotiations for multi-million-dollar IT and specialized engineering contracts (SaaS, PaaS, Managed Services, System Integration, Hardware, and engineering-specific tools/services). Develop comprehensive, data-driven negotiation plans that optimize cost, scope, and commercial terms. Engineering Procurement Support: Partner with technical and engineering teams to procure specialized software, equipment, and consulting services essential for large-scale utility and infrastructure projects. Contract Lifecycle Management: Own the full contract process, including first-pass redlining, SLA/KPI structuring for Managed Services providers, and coordinating input from Legal, Cybersecurity, Insurance, and Tax. Business Partnership: Serve as the primary contact for IT and Engineering Business Units, guiding stakeholders through the procurement process for high-stakes projects (up to $50M in spend). Sourcing & RFx: Lead the IT and technical RFx process (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including complex bid evaluations, Managed Services supplier vetting, supplier demos, and Proof of Concepts to identify innovative solutions. Performance & Relationship Management: Act as a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) champion, developing S.M.A.R.T. KPIs and governance models to ensure high-quality service delivery from Managed Services partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr GD Barri