IT Procurement Administrator

TEKsystems • Town of Colonie, NY

68d • $85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Our customer is looking for an IT Procurement Administrator. The IT Procurement Administrator is responsible for managing the acquisition of IT products, services, and contracts. This role involves coordinating with vendors, stakeholders, and internal departments to understand organizational requirements, match with vendor capabilities, and secure contracts for the organization at competitive prices while adhering to company policies and industry regulations. The administrator plays a key role in maintaining vendor relationships, overseeing procurement processes, and supporting vendor procurement and contract maintenance across the IT organization. *** NOTE THAT THIS IS A FULLY ONSITE POSITION IN LATHAM, NY ***

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement.
• Minimum of 2 years in IT procurement.
• Total of at least 5 years of overall professional experience.
• Familiarity with procurement software, entitlement management software, and ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with productivity and reporting tools, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerBI.
• Ability to analyze data and make data-based decisions with specific, measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated competency in working in large, multi-national organizations.
• Comfortable communicating with and presenting to executive leadership.
• Proven track record of contract negotiation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in distribution and manufacturing.
• Certifications such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage the acquisition of IT products, services, and contracts.
• Coordinate with vendors, stakeholders, and internal departments to understand organizational requirements.
• Match vendor capabilities with organizational needs.
• Secure contracts for the organization at competitive prices.
• Adhere to company policies and industry regulations.
• Maintain vendor relationships.
• Oversee procurement processes.
• Support vendor procurement and contract maintenance across the IT organization.

Benefits

• Pay range: $85000.00 - $115000.00/yr.
• 3 weeks’ vacation (accrued).
• 1-week personal time.
• 1 floating holiday (+6 paid holidays).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees