Senior IT Purchasing Specialist

ICF • Austin, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking a team-oriented Senior IT Purchasing Specialist (Buyer) to join their growing Procurement team within their Contracts, Procurement & Pricing Group. The role requires an individual with purchasing experience supporting federal and commercial client contracts, specifically with IT procurement including software, hardware, services, and negotiation of various agreements like subscription, master services, SaaS, and EULAs, preferably in a professional services environment. This position is responsible for executing procurement processes and administering vendor agreements to ensure compliance with approved purchasing system policy and procedures, client requirements, and procurement best practices. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a robust work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider that combines unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. They are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. Employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field (can substitute one year of experience for one year of education).
• 5+ years of experience procuring goods and services in a Procurement role such as Purchasing or Subcontract Management; including but not limited to IT software, hardware and IT-related services experience.
• Professionalism in providing administrative support, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
• A self-starter, capable of working well independently and remain self-motivated.
• Exemplary attention to detail and research skills; ability to think critically.
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
• Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for a senior management team.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
• Bring a customer service approach to issue resolution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) to work effectively with others within the team and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with indirect and direct purchasing of goods and services.
• Knowledge of procurement of IT-related products and services.
• Deltek Costpoint experience.
• Experience working under a government-approved purchasing system and familiarity with CPSR requirements.
• Experience working with all contract types.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Execute the entire IT software, hardware, services procurement process for direct (billable) and indirect requirements to fulfill business needs while ensuring adherence to approved purchasing system policy and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of all organizational and government rules affecting purchases and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and vendors.
• Assist in preparing formal requests for quote or proposal; review specifications and evaluate bids received.
• Conduct supplier contract negotiation and administration; supplier sourcing and communication; and drive cost savings for ICF and our clients.
• Communicate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure customer and program requirements are met through the procurement process.
• Responsible for vendor development including communication with sales representatives; updating and maintaining lists of approved vendors for bidding purposes; obtaining samples and literature regarding potential products and vendor capabilities and conferring with end users.
• Analysis of pricing, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Ensure Purchase Orders, Master Service Agreements, Commercial Services Agreements, Task Orders, and appropriate Terms and Conditions are utilized.
• Provide effective negotiation of pricing as well as terms of Purchase Orders and other agreements with prospective vendors and suppliers.

Benefits

• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
• Benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees