Request Technology, LLC · 3 days ago
Sourcing and Procurement Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expRequest Technology, LLC is seeking a Sourcing and Procurement Analyst to identify and evaluate procurement opportunities in alignment with strategic objectives. The role involves leading negotiations for technology-related goods and services and managing procurement projects to ensure commitments are met.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologyRecruiting
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Steven Delvalle
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate procurement opportunities in alignment with strategic, operating and financial objectives. Lead the negotiation and purchase of goods and services with a focus on the technology category. Partner with internal business clients to ensure that purchased goods and services meet their needs. Proactively seek ways to drive down total cost of ownership through competition and vendor relationships
Manage projects against an approved plan and objectives to ensure that commitments are met by monitoring, assessing and resolving variances in budget, timing or quality of work
Lead the negotiation strategy and negotiation team for agreements that deliver value to our stakeholders ensuring service, quality and added value maximizing the supplier’s capabilities
Provide proactive, high-value procurement and contract negotiation consultation to the business through thorough understanding of the business needs
Drive sourcing and procurement plans for products, services and solutions that will optimize year-over-year total cost of ownership
Lead the development and management of RFP, RFQ and RFI
Identify and leverage relevant third-party market intelligence sources
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders (IT, business, legal, TPRM, vendor management, finance, and vendors) to lead major sourcing programs
Collaborate effectively across organization levels, functions and lines of business to realize procurement goals and objectives
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of progressive experience in procurement, specifically in the technology space including contracting, sourcing and negotiations
Successful track record in a large procurement organization
3+ years' Technology procurement experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation expertise with an understanding of key contracting concepts and legal terms
Ability to translate business requirements into agreements
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and reach consensus
Knowledge of financial analysis and management
Knowledge of IT asset management
Benefits
Bonus
Company
Request Technology, LLC
With over 39 years of experience, Request Technology, LLC, formerly Quest Enterprises, Inc., is an established entrepreneurial executive search firm that specializes in recruiting Information Technology professionals for organizations throughout the United States.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase