Infor · 5 hours ago
Procurement Specialist, Senior - Professional Services
Infor is a global leader in business cloud software products for industry-specific markets. The Senior Professional Services Procurement Specialist oversees strategic contracting and end-to-end category management for professional services, partnering with stakeholders to optimize costs and ensure compliance.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Information ServicesManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Overseeing procurement activities for professional services categories, including consulting, legal, HR, and IT services
Negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), rate cards, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), SLAs/KPIs, and change-control mechanisms to ensure cost transparency and delivery accountability
Managing the contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and compliance reviews
Collaborating with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business requirements
Monitoring vendor performance against KPIs and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Delivering measurable cost efficiencies and value through effective negotiations
Qualification
Required
Experience with procuring professional services categories, including consulting, legal, HR, software development, and IT services
Experience negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), rate cards, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), SLAs/KPIs, and change-control mechanisms to ensure cost transparency and delivery accountability
Experience in managing supplier relationships
Experience and knowledge of procurement processes, contract terms, and compliance standards
Experience with IT outsourcing, cloud services, and royalty/licensing arrangements
Experience with commercial contracting and negotiation, including the ability to assess financial implications accurately to support decisions
Experience with Microsoft applications, financial controls, approval workflows, and contract administration processes
Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Experience with supplier consolidation and strategic supplier management
Experience with risk identification and mitigation, continuous improvement, and cost-optimization work
Experience with reporting and analytics practices
Professional certifications (e.g., MCIPS/CIPS, project management, Six Sigma) and experience with SharePoint or document management platforms
International sourcing experience and multilingual capability (e.g., German, French, Portuguese)
Company
Infor
Infor is a global leader in business cloud software products for companies in industry specific markets.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-06Acquired
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