IT Procurement Specialist

IT Procurement Specialist – III Location: Phoenix, AZ Employment Type: 12‑month contract with possibility of extension Industry: Utilities Compensation: $37.00/HR Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM to 5PM, hybrid About the Opportunity This IT Procurement Specialist III role is responsible for end‑to‑end ownership of large, complex SaaS and IT Services contracts, acting as a strategic partner rather than a transactional buyer. The position focuses on leading sophisticated vendor negotiations to drive meaningful cost savings, optimize contract value, and align agreements with enterprise IT strategy. Responsibilities Lead complex IT Services negotiations from strategy development through contract execution, PO execution and close. Develop and execute procurement and negotiation plans that optimize cost, scope, and commercial terms. Perform first‑pass contract reviews and redlining , escalating to legal and SMEs (like cybersecurity, insurance, etc.) as needed. Own the full contract lifecycle , coordinating legal, cyber/security, category advisors, and vendor/account management. Manage long, multi‑month negotiations while keeping multiple workstreams moving and stakeholders aligned. Qualifications 6 minimum years of procurement and/or IT contracting experience. Proven experience negotiating large, complex IT services contracts with material financial impact. Direct experience working with IT services suppliers , including understanding scope, deliverables, and risks. Strong commercial acumen , including pricing structures, rate increases, milestones, payment terms, and scope clarity. Confident, credible communicator able to push back on unreasonable requests while maintaining trust. Detail‑oriented contract owner capable of identifying gaps or ambiguities that create downstream risk. Equal Opportunity Statement Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F‑1 OPT STEM work authorization status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aleron