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Nexus IT · 1 day ago

Procurement Specialist

Salt Lake City,UT,US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Nexus IT is a leading provider of Managed IT, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Services, committed to integrity and service. The Procurement Specialist will establish and operate a scalable procurement function, creating structure and reducing waste while managing hardware and software assets. This role will enhance client satisfaction through effective vendor negotiation and procurement processes.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologyService Industry

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Build and implement standardized procurement workflows

Own procurement documentation, approval workflows, and budget alignment

Implement controls around quoting, ordering, and delivery tracking

Complete monthly reporting on completed and in-progress projects

Manage all client hardware sourcing, quoting, ordering, and delivery logistics

Maintain vendor relationships for preferred hardware lines (servers, endpoints, networking equipment, etc.)

Ensure hardware recommendations align with standards and supportability

Track all client and internal software licensing, maintenance, and subscription renewals

Ensure timely renewals and opportunities for optimization

Collaborate with Customer Success Managers and Territory Sales Managers to forecast upcoming renewals and communicate proactively

Negotiate pricing and terms with distributors, vendors, and service providers

Evaluate vendors based on cost, quality, delivery performance, and contract value

Maintain up-to-date vendor documentation, contacts, and escalation paths

Partner with internal teams to deliver timely procurement support

Standardize internal procurement to support onboarding, asset lifecycle, and security/compliance requirements

Ensure labor deliverables occur within budget and project scope

Partner with Finance to align purchasing decisions with budget and forecast

Track procurement lifecycle: quoting ? purchasing ? delivery ? documentation ? asset tracking

Maintain accurate records for warranty, lifecycle, and depreciation schedules

Support audits for procurement, security, compliance, and vendor management

Qualification

Procurement experienceProcurement systems proficiencyNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsVendor managementMSP operations understandingContract managementLicensing models knowledgeRelevant certificationsCommunication skillsOrganization skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

5–7 years of procurement experience, preferably within an MSP, IT services, or technology-focused organization

Strong understanding of MSP operations, IT infrastructure components, and licensing models (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, networking gear, endpoint hardware, RMM tools)

Proven negotiation skills with software vendors, distributors, and service providers

Experience managing contracts, renewals, and vendor evaluations

Proficiency with procurement systems, ERP tools, and asset management platforms

Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate pricing structures and identify cost-saving opportunities

Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred

Experience with multi-vendor environments typical of MSPs (Dell, HP, Cisco, Microsoft, Google, VMware, etc.)

Familiarity with licensing programs (MSP/Microsoft CSP, volume licensing, SaaS subscription management)

Experience supporting procurement for multi-client or multi-tenant environments

Relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, ITIL Foundation)

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, or relevant experience in lieu of degree

Company

Nexus IT

Are you a business searching for IT Support in the Northern Utah area? Frustrated, having Network, Computer, Virus and Malware issues? Tired of dealing with incompetent, unreliable, and unprofessional Computer Consultants who are slow to respond and provide terrible customer service? It’s Time You Give Us A Call And See What IT Support Is Supposed To Be Like… No other IT Consulting Firm in Northern Utah can touch our lightning fast response, expert customer service, professionalism, reliability, communication, follow-through, or ability to deliver technology solutions that work EXACTLY the way you want them to.

Founded in 1998

Park City, Utah, USA

51-200 employees