Junior IT Procurement Specialist

Nexiva•Albany, NY

1d•$45•Hybrid

About The Position

This resource will act as a Junior IT Specialist for the client Technology Program to support the procurement activities for Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) related to transportation systems management and operations. This role involves assisting in the sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of hardware, software, services, and maintenance agreements necessary for the efficient and effective operation of transportation infrastructure. The specialist will work closely with business stakeholders, vendors, and the procurement team to ensure compliance with company policies, budget constraints, and project timelines.

Requirements

24 months of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field with exposure to IT and OT procurement.
24 months of experience with the procurement lifecycle (sourcing, negotiation, contracting, purchasing).
24 months of experience with IT (hardware, software, networking) and OT concepts as they related to transportation (traffic management, intelligent transportation systems).
18 months of experience with communicating and coordinating with cross-functional teams (business, technical, security, vendor and procurement) articulating technical and business requirements clearly, both written and verbal.
18 months of experience analyzing data, comparing proposals, and identifying trends.
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or a related field.
Must have a NY/NJ DL.
Local candidate to NY/NJ only.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experienced candidates required.

Responsibilities

Assist in the end-to-end procurement process for IT and OT goods and services, including gathering requirements, evaluating vendor quotes, assisting in vendor selection and negotiation, and tracking purchase orders.
Support the maintenance of vendor relationships and performance tracking, assist in onboarding new vendors, and help resolve vendor-related issues.
Assist in reviewing contract terms and conditions, support tracking of contract milestones, renewals, and expirations, and ensure procurement activities align with established contract frameworks.
Conduct research on IT and OT market trends, emerging technologies, and potential suppliers relevant to transportation systems, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Ensure all procurement activities adhere to NYS policies, procedures, and relevant regulations, and assist in generating procurement reports and maintaining records.
Work collaboratively with Business, IT, OT, Purchasing, and Contracts teams.