Western Digital Professional Information Technology Procurement Specialist 

United States, South Carolina, Greenville 

719463175

Procurement & Requisition Management

• Create, review, and submit purchase requisitions in Oracle.
• View and manage purchase orders (PO), payments, invoices, and receipt information.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates to procurement records and Smartsheet trackers.

Invoice & Payment Processing

• Process and update invoices for cloud platforms such as AWS, Google, and Azure.
• Reconcile invoices to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Maintain and update Tangoe reports to track data and communication spending.

Contract Management

• Manage and track IT contract renewals using Smartsheet and other tracking tools.
• Oversee contract renewal timelines, including initiating renewal discussions 180+ days in advance for high-value contracts ($150K+).
• Collaborate with contract owners to determine renewal requirements and engage procurement leads for negotiations.
• For lower-value contracts, initiate review and renewal 90+ days in advance, coordinating with IT leads for negotiation support.

Reporting & Analytics

• Maintain the Active IT Consultant tracker to support resourcing and budgeting efforts.
• Provide insights on data and communication spend through regular updates to the Tangoe report.
• Identify and flag potential issues or delays in payments, renewals, or procurement timelines.

Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between vendors, IT teams, finance, and procurement leads to ensure smooth processing of contracts and payments.
• Support procurement negotiations to secure favorable terms with vendors and suppliers.

Required :

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, financial operations, or IT contract management.
• Proficiency with Oracle, Smartsheet, and invoice management platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.

Preferred:

• Experience with Tangoe for data and communication spend reporting.
• Knowledge of cloud service provider billing (AWS, Google, Azure).
• Understanding of contract lifecycle management best practices.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and reconcile invoices and payments.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and legal.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.