IT Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Kronos has a long history of avionics engineering working with some of the largest aircraft integrators in the world. We always provide our partners with 100% customers 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Position Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration.

• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, PMP, CIPS).

• Experience working in matrixed, global environments.

• Familiarity with SAP, e-sourcing platforms, and procurement tools.

• Strong business and financial acumen.

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.

Full-time