Sourcing/Purchasing Specialist
Core
Strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management for computer infrastructure, hardware, software, and professional services to achieve significant cost savings.
Role type
Senior Sourcing/Purchasing Specialist (IT Infrastructure)
Builds
Cost savings and optimized supplier contracts for IT infrastructure and services
Domain
IT Services / Computer Hardware & Software / Professional Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic negotiation, supplier selection, contract review, cost savings analysis, RFP development, bid analysis, ERP system administration, MRO purchasing, commodity category management
Preferred skills
Oracle 11i Purchasing Module, mainframe experience, data center environment experience, indirect purchasing
Technologies
Oracle 11i Purchasing Module, MS Office
Responsibilities
Perform sourcing, negotiation, supplier selection and contract review within assigned supplier and commodity categories; Develop sourcing strategy and identify cost saving opportunities; Initiate and drive opportunities to realize cost savings without compromising quality and level of service; Manage supplier relationship and improve supplier performance; Administer supplier contracts and maintain associated documentations and reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC