Job Title : IT Purchasing Specialist
Job Duration : 2 Months (possible extension for 1 year)
Job Location : Remote
IT Purchasing Specialist
The IT Purchasing Analyst plays a pivotal role in managing procurement contracts across key technology categories-including hardware software network / telecom and IT services. This position ensures the organization secures optimal technology solutions at competitive pricing while adhering to internal governance and external regulatory standards. The analyst collaborates cross-functionally with IT teams vendors and business stakeholders to negotiate execute and manage contract lifecycles effectively.
Core Responsibilities
- Strategic Procurement Execution : Lead the acquisition of IT assets and services ensuring timely delivery cost efficiency and alignment with business needs.
- Vendor & Supplier Management : Build and maintain robust relationships with technology vendors. Negotiate pricing terms and service-level agreements to maximize value and mitigate risk.
- Regulatory & Policy Compliance : Ensure all procurement activities conform to corporate policies industry best practices and applicable legal standards.
- Contract Lifecycle Oversight : Administer end-to-end contract processes-including initiation renewal amendment and termination-across IT categories.
- Entitlement & Inventory Governance : Maintain accurate records of contract entitlements licensing and asset inventories to support audit readiness and operational transparency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with IT and business units to understand technology requirements and deliver procurement solutions that support strategic initiatives.
- Performance Reporting & Analytics : Generate actionable reports on procurement metrics cost savings and vendor performance for executive stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Finance or a related disciplineMinimum 4years of experience in procurement supply chain operations or data analysis
Proven expertise in negotiating complex contracts across IT domainsStrong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience managing large-scale IT contracts in hardware software managed services or telecomPreferred Skills & Competencies
Deep understanding of procurement methodologies and vendor management frameworksFamiliarity with IT systems infrastructure and software licensing modelsAdvanced conflict resolution and mediation skills for handling escalationsAbility to prioritize tasks and manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environmentResults-driven mindset with a structured analytical approach to problem solvingProficiency in using procurement tools and reporting platformRequired Skills :
ProcurementPurchasingsupply chainCost AccountingVendor ManagementAriba
Key Skills
Microsoft Office,Purchasing,Procurement,EDI,HR Sourcing,Microsoft Outlook,Pivot tables,SAP,Microsoft Excel,ERP Systems,negotiation,Contracts
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1