IT Procurement Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a IT Procurement Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Review procurement items for categorization, coding, pricing and information accuracy in items database and request catalog;
- Manage daily IT hardware/software request and issue Purchase Orders as needed;
- Utilize tools and systems to communicate and collaborate effectively, while staying extremely organized;
- Follow each order to ensure all items are received;
- Evaluate sourcing requests and ensure completeness;
- Obtain quotes, compare and negotiate pricing;
- Work within multiple email aliases in a high volume of communications and ticketing systems workflow;
- Inform stakeholders of PO issuance and any other details regarding orders;
- Build new relationships with key Technology vendors and follows required sourcing policies and procedures;
- Manage existing vendor partnerships to ensure products and services are provided with competitive pricing and in a timely manner;
- Performs other related duties as assigned;
- Support ad-hoc reporting needs;
- Mediate supplier issues and resolve disputes.
Requirements:
- Ability to manage time effectively in a high paced dynamic environment and capable of prioritizing work load to meet scheduling demands and timelines;
- 3+ years experience in the Procurement;
- Experience using MS SQL a plus;
- Experience in technology purchasing preferred;
- Experience with vendor management;
- Strong problem-solving skills with customer focus;
- Understanding of processes and stakeholders within an IT Organization;
- Experience with time and materials / recurring invoicing;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills: be able to understand and communicate complex topics with simplicity;
- Ability to identify, analyze and recommend alternative solutions to successfully meet business priorities or streamline processes;
- Strong attention to detail.