IT Procurement Specialist – Category Management

AP Recruiters & Associates•Juno Beach, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a leading energy company, is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist – Category Management to support enterprise-wide procurement of IT goods, software, and services. This role plays a critical part in executing strategic sourcing, category management, and contract negotiation activities while ensuring compliance with corporate procurement standards. The ideal candidate will bring experience working within enterprise procurement platforms, partnering cross-functionally with IT, finance, and legal teams, and managing supplier relationships in a complex, regulated environment.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field
3+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably supporting IT categories
Experience working with enterprise procurement platforms (SAP/SRM, GEP Source-to-Pay, or similar)
Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end IT procurement activities using SAP/SRM and GEP Source-to-Pay , including requisitioning, sourcing, negotiations, and purchasing
Support category management initiatives through spend analysis, market research, and supplier consolidation
Assist with RFI/RFP processes , supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations for IT software, hardware, and services
Draft, review, track, and support renewals of IT contracts while ensuring compliance with procurement policies
Partner with IT, finance, legal, and business stakeholders to align procurement strategies with operational and budgetary needs
Monitor procurement spend, support CapEx vs O&M treatment, and identify cost-saving opportunities
Maintain accurate procurement records, reporting, and audit documentation within enterprise systems