TransUnion · 1 day ago
IT Buyer
Chicago, Illinois
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expTransUnion is a leading information solutions provider, and they are seeking an IT Buyer to optimize procurement processes. The role involves developing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships to meet TransUnion's technology needs.
Credit BureauFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyLegal
Responsibilities
Analyze spend patterns to identify opportunities to reduce or eliminate cost and/or operational variance in hardware, software, and cloud areas
Identify, reconcile, and prioritize product and service procurement needs and deliverables in collaboration with internal customers across TransUnion locations
Monitor emerging technologies and marketplace developments, and develop appropriate strategies to capitalize on them; facilitate the evaluation of products and services
Negotiate and finalize contracts, ensuring full understanding of obligations and deliverables by affected parties
Provide customer service; build strategic relationships with internal customers and operational leaders; assist with additional duties as assigned
Responsible for monitoring and reporting various financial metrics related to purchasing
Effectively communicate negotiation results to senior management
Innovate, plan, and execute strategic initiatives that will strengthen quality, drive value, and enhance relationships with TransUnion supplier partnerships
Manage projects appropriately to meet timescales, work with stakeholders on business cases, and make supplier recommendations
Qualification
Required
BA degree and/or a minimum of 3+ experience in information technology procurement, contracts, and supplier management
Experience with IT software, hardware, cloud, and services suppliers is highly desired
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to work independently and within a team
Experienced negotiator, having worked in global environments
Preferred
CPSM certification preferred
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools
Experience interfacing with IT Asset Management (ITAM)
Experience managing and negotiating supplier agreements in M&A scenarios
Broad experience negotiating complex supplier contracts
Experience with HCM and Financial Management software a plus
Benefits
Flexible time off for exempt associates
Paid time off for non-exempt associates
Up to 12 paid holidays per year
Health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts)
Mental health support
Disability benefits
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Fertility planning coverage
Legal benefits
Long-term care insurance
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Charity gift matching
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k) retirement savings with employer match
Access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups
Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.
Company
TransUnion
TransUnion provides total credit protection all in one place from credit alerts, credit reports and credit scores.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.41B2018-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.4B
2015-06-25IPO
2014-10-16Series Unknown· $7.25M
Leadership Team
Christopher Cartwright
President and Chief Executive Officer
David Oliveira
Senior Vice President of Media Vertical Partnerships
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