IT/Procurement

We are looking for an experienced IT/Procurement specialist to lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives in New York. This long-term contract position will focus on optimizing technology spend, strengthening supplier partnerships, and supporting procurement strategies across a broad range of IT categories. The role requires close collaboration with IT, finance, and business stakeholders to deliver value through effective planning, negotiation, and contract oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing initiatives across software, hardware, telecom, cloud platforms, and IT services to secure quality solutions and favorable commercial terms.
• Build and manage category strategies that align technology procurement decisions with organizational goals, budget priorities, and operational needs.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures, renewals, and service terms to improve value while minimizing commercial and contractual risk.
• Partner with IT, finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate purchasing requirements, forecast demand, and support investment planning.
• Oversee contract lifecycle activities, including review, coordination, compliance tracking, and documentation of key supplier commitments.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through spend analysis, vendor consolidation, benchmarking, and strategic supplier management.
• Support project execution using structured project management practices, including progress tracking, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication.
• Utilize tools such as Jira to monitor procurement-related initiatives, maintain visibility into milestones, and help coordinate deliverables across teams.