TITLE: SNR IT PURCHASING SPECIALIST
TYPE: PERMANENT
LOCATION: CYPRESS, CA
WORK SCHEDULE: HYBRID
INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION; PUBLICLY TRADED
COMPENSATION: $100,000 - $115,000 + BONUS
** CLIENT IS NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION
COMPANY INFO
Our client is a Fortune 500 company. They are a leader in their industry, manufacturing and distributing discrete goods for the building industry.
· Great company culture with emphasis on collaboration and team building
· Growth opportunity
· Minimal outsourcing
ROLE: The Snr IT Purchasing Specialist is responsible for competitively business critical, high risk, high dollar, high visibility and/or non-standard technology products and services, including hardware, software, maintenance, and maintenance renewals. The Snr IT Purchasing Specialist also researches, interviews, and negotiates with vendors to obtain best prices and terms for organization. In addition, performs basic review of contracts and terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with best practices.
Procurement Professional Knowledge – Knows and applies professional skills and/or knowledge of technology products purchasing, laws, policies, regulations, practices, purchasing methods and procedures.
REQUIRED & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in a related field required
10+ years IT purchasing experience
Experience negotiating software, hardware and service agreements
Internet research experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word and Outlook)
Excellent customer service skills
Experience with ServiceNow a plus
Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task
Sense of urgency
Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical, assessment and problem-solving skills
Able to work with complexity in environments and determine potential for cross impact
Self-motivated, goal oriented and innovative thinker
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience developing/documenting corporate policies and procedures
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills; ability to work with a diverse team and influence/drive change across functional boundaries
Ability to seek out and implement internal or external best practices driving continuous improvement