INSPYR Solutions · 3 months ago
Sr. IT Sourcing and Procurement Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expINSPYR Solutions is seeking a Senior Sourcing & Procurement Specialist IT to provide contracting, sourcing, analytics, and procurement support. The role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring alignment with client objectives while supporting the Procure to Pay lifecycle.
Information TechnologyProfessional ServicesStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure alignment of purchase orders with IT capital and operational budgets (CAPEX/OPEX) and reconcile variances in ERP and procurement systems
Generate, monitor, and reconcile purchase orders, SOWs, Order Forms, and Master Agreements
Create, manage, and monitor multi-year agreement renewal list
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to meet company procurement needs through the 7 Step or other similar sourcing process
Develop relationships with Accounts Payable and other functional groups to support supplier payment, supplier set up, resolve issues, and add value to the business
Additional issue resolution and ongoing management
Leverage technology-specific contract templates and negotiating IT-specific terms (e.g., SLAs, data security, renewal clauses, audit rights, and licensing metrics) in collaboration with IT Security, Legal, and Business
Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure terms and conditions represent organizational interest
Leverage contract templates with vendors, contract negotiations, administration, and management
Secure and ensure the successful implementation of contracts and supplier transitions
Analyze and support corporate contract repository requirements
Manage assigned supplier performance and initiate corrective actions when necessary
Responsible for working with internal business to gather and assess business requirements
Conduct spending analysis, need assessment, and support business case development!
Identify cost savings, licensing optimization, contract consolidation, vendor rationalization, and service standardization opportunities across while maintaining/increasing quality, service, and mitigating risk
Create, report on, and provide recommendations regarding industry and market trends
Support team on analytical needs and requirements
Responsible for proactive communications to internal business and for customer satisfaction, including supplier performance monitoring/reporting
Address and resolve issues and minimize escalation opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university
4-6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Strong familiarity with procurement of IT Sourcing and best practices, enterprise software licensing (e.g., SaaS, perpetual), and IT consulting/services (e.g., managed services, implementation, and professional services)
Experience sourcing IT Hardware, Software, and Services within a corporate, enterprise, or multi-site environment
Capability to multitask and prioritize according to changing needs
Ability to complete projects and assignments on time with minimal supervision
Ability to develop relationships within an operational environment and successfully represent the needs of the business productively
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP S/4 HANA, SAP Ariba (or other similar P2P/S2P system(s)
Data Analysis (spend, supplier, contracts) - create, collect, and analyze data to make recommendations
Excellent time management and project management skills. Ability to participate in projects in a collaborative environment with competing priorities
Day-to-day support on procurement activities and requirements
Sourcing Strategy Formulation and Implementation
Demonstrated Leadership and Team player qualities
Personable, professional, with the ability to display an extroverted personality
Responsible for Collaboration and Selling to internal BUs and Suppliers on sourcing opportunities and lowering TCO
Excellent Communication Skills - written/verbal, ability to listen effectively and then act appropriately
Supplier Performance Management
Negotiation
Influencing Skills
Market Research
Collaboration is the process of two or more people, entities, or organizations working together to complete a task or achieve a goal. Development-Advanced Required
Supplier Relationship Management
Supplier Identification and Selection
Forecasting
Preferred
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)-APICS
Company
INSPYR Solutions
INSPYR Solutions is a information technology staffing service providers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gregg Straus
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Michelle Wren
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-09-12
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