IT Procurement Specialist

Location: West Chester, OH Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opening for a motivated IT Procurement Specialist. The successful candidate should possess a thorough understanding of the business and manufacturing applications market based upon their experience either as a procurement professional buying software and IT services or an experienced information technology ("IT") professional looking to build off their past. This dynamic position serves as a liaison between Cliffs internal IT users, Cliffs information security, Cliffs legal, and external channel partners and service providers. The role will be onsite at our West Chester, Ohio Regional Office. Summary Of Responsibilities Negotiate commercial aspects of software licenses, order forms, and service agreements. Identify cost opportunities and facilitate bidding. Identify risk with software and coordinate internal review when appropriate. Assist with tracking and elimination of duplicate licensing. Review specifications and issue purchase orders for software, licenses, support and IT services. Assist with resolving billing issues. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field Five years of experience in the information technology field or procurement experience buying business and manufacturing application software and services. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Preferred Qualifications Detail oriented Strong negotiation skills Ability to understand technical specifications Fundamental understanding of the legal aspects associated with software licenses and service agreements Relocation assistance is not provided for this position. Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland-Cliffs