Responsibilities and Expectations
- Procure-to-Pay: Be responsible for all aspects of the procurement process as it relates to the software spend category
- Procurement Liaison: Assist employees across the company in understanding the procurement process and policy
- Contract Negotiation: Review and negotiate purchasing agreements with optimal pricing and commercial terms
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with end users, legal team, senior leadership, and suppliers to define requirements and strategize on contract negotiations
- Reporting: Track and report on procurement metrics to inform decision-making, including spend, savings, and contract performance
- Time Management: Manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks to the company and vendor relationships including invoice discrepancies
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or related field
- 1-3 years of indirect procurement experience
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong cost analysis and negotiation skills
- Must be able to think critically to identify and solve problems
- Must possess sound judgment and meet ethical obligations to perform purchasing duties on behalf of the company
- Ability to prepare clear and concise specifications and other documentation
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel – Oracle Cloud & ServiceNow a plus
- Preferred understanding of procuring software and software licensing models
