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Kforce Inc ยท 11 hours ago

IT Procurement Specialist

Kforce Inc is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end IT procurement processes. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing vendor relations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize procurement operations.

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Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end IT procurement processes using SAP/SRM and GEP Source-to-Pay platforms for requisitioning, sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and category management best practices
Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement standards while utilizing analytics tools to drive category insights
Lead category management initiatives including market analysis, supplier consolidation, and strategic sourcing
Develop and maintain category strategies that optimize value, reduce risk, and enhance supplier performance
Conduct spend analysis to identify cost savings opportunities and support business units with procurement planning
Identify and evaluate potential vendors through RFI and RFP processes while establishing strong relationships with key IT vendors
Negotiate favorable terms and conditions using category leverage and manage vendor onboarding through enterprise systems
Draft, review, and manage software, hardware, and services contracts while handling renewals and ensuring compliance tracking
Collaborate with finance to establish and manage budgets while understanding CapEx vs O&M project treatment
Analyze procurement expenditure using SAP/SRM and GEP analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities
Ensure all purchases align with allocated budgets through system controls and approval workflows
Collaborate with IT, legal, finance, and other departments to understand and meet procurement needs
Provide regular updates to stakeholders and participate in cross-functional teams supporting strategic initiatives

Qualification

SAP/SRMGEP Source-to-PayProcurement experienceContract negotiationCategory managementAnalytical skillsStakeholder collaborationRelationship-building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or related field
3+ years of procurement experience, preferably in IT with category management exposure
Experience with SAP/SRM and GEP Source-to-Pay procurement platforms and strong negotiation skills

Preferred

Advanced contract negotiation experience with demonstrated cost savings achievements
Category management certification or relevant procurement credentials (CPSM, CPPM, or similar)
Previous software sales experience demonstrating market knowledge and relationship-building skills

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave

Company

Kforce Inc

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Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired

Leadership Team

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Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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