Job Description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS HAS AN OPENING!

Job Title: Sr. Lead Procurement Specialist

Location , Charlotte, NC  (4 days in office and 1 remote day)

Duration 12 months

Role Type: W2 Contract Engagement-No C2C

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue Request for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate proposals with internal stakeholders and lead contractual negotiations with suppliers
• Negotiate information technology agreements and support contract renewals (e.g., licensing, infrastructure, networking, and telecom agreements)
• Develop sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks to the company and its clients
• Work with IT functional leaders to discuss and establish strategic procurement initiatives
• Safeguard, and ensure adherence to, all company procurement processes and policies
• Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders, as needed
• Own the supplier relationships to include developing, maintaining and fostering the partnerships for continuous improvement and effective performance management
• Assist in other day-to-day Procurement tasks as required

Required/ Basic Requirements:

• Senior Procurement Specialist Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Supply-Chain, Business Administration or related field + 5 years' work experience OR
• Associates degree in IT, Supply-Chain, Business Administration or related field + 7 years' work experience OR
• HS/GED + 9 years' work experience

Lead Procurement Specialist Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Supply-Chain, Business Administration or related field + 7 years' work experience OR
• Associates degree in IT, Supply-Chain, Business Administration or related field + 9 years' work experience OR
• HS/GED + 11 years' work experience

Qualifications:

• Strong negotiation skills & working knowledge of IT sourcing and contracting techniques, with a proven track record in IT procurement
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong ability to deal with ambiguity, conflict resolution and adapt to change
• Understanding of, and experience with, legal terms and conditions and experience negotiating information technology terms and agreements such as End User License Agreements (EULA), Saas/cloud agreements, Support and Maintenance Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Telecom agreements, Managed Services contracts, and more.
• Thorough understanding of full-cycle procure to pay process & previous experience using an ERP system
• Working knowledge in all Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently within a team environment
• Positive, proactive approach to enhancing procurement methods and company practices
• Excellent written and oral communication skills