Procurement Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Strategic Sourcing Senior to lead global procurement initiatives for IT Software and Telecom. In this role, you will align sourcing strategies with business objectives, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure supplier performance across a diverse and evolving technology landscape. You will manage multiple high-impact projects in a fast-paced, collaborative, and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Category Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement global procurement strategies for IT Software and Telecom in alignment with the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Category Plan.

• Lead sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings, improve quality, and reduce working capital.

Supplier Management

• Oversee supplier selection, RFI/RFQ processes, contract negotiations, and performance management.

• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews and maintain a robust supplier scorecard process.

• Foster strong relationships with key supplier leadership.

Contracting & Procurement Operations

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes from intake to purchase order issuance.

• Draft, review, and negotiate Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

• Cost Optimization & Value Creation

• Identify and implement savings opportunities through supplier programs, enterprise discounts, and consumption reduction.

• Improve working capital through payment term negotiations, lead time reductions, and inventory optimization.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with IT Service Owners to understand business needs and translate them into sourcing strategies.

• Support tactical procurement escalations and reporting as needed.

• Market Intelligence & Planning

• Conduct spend analysis, benchmarking, and market trend assessments.

• Contribute to the development and execution of annual and long-term strategic plans.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Technology, or Business.

• 3+ years of experience in contract management, strategic sourcing, or IT procurement.

• Proven success in negotiating contracts and delivering cost savings.

• Experience managing IT commodities such as enterprise software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft).

• Proficiency in RFP/RFQ/RFI processes.Company Description

Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.