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Volt is immediately hiring a IT Procurement Specialist as Onsite hybrid Job in Houston, TX!

As a IT Procurement Specialist, you will:

Job Summary

• Provide specialized IT procurement support for all assigned locations in accordance with Company policies, procedures and goals.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of contracts (purchase orders & outline agreements). Utilize best-in-class strategic sourcing tools and techniques to identify, qualify, solicit, select and negotiate with vendors to obtain materials and services from vendors at the best value for Client with consideration given to cost, safety, quality, reliability and delivery requirements per Customer's need.
• Leverage best in class strategic sourcing methods to identify and qualify IT vendors, evaluate technical and commercial proposals, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure compliance with IT security, data privacy, and legal standards.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships, support the onboarding of new IT suppliers, and ensure contracts deliver optimal value, performance, and risk mitigation for the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; three years of job-related experience
• Three years of job-related experience or Six years in lieu of degree
• Negotiating Skills.
• Insurance/Indemnification Knowledge Preferred.
• Legal Terms & Conditions Knowledge Preferred.
• Proficient Computer Skills: SAP (or similar ERP), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and
• Communication Skills
• Preferred: GEP SMART or similar e-Procurement solution experience and Power BI

Job Duties

• Review Customers' IT requisitions and process Purchase Orders in SAP to procure software, hardware, cloud services, and IT professional services at the most favorable price consistent with requirements for quantity, quality, safety, and delivery to support the assigned Client's Business Unit(s).
  • Establish and maintain secure sources for required materials and services.
  • Coordinate with Customers to jointly evaluate performance of existing suppliers and contractors and determine any need for alternates.
  • Negotiate, execute and administer IT contracts , software licenses, SaaS agreements, and master service agreements.
  • Coordinate as necessary activities of involved parties (Customers, vendors, contractors, Legal, Risk Management, Accounts Payable, etc.) to ensure proper development and performance of all contracts.
  • Supports the maintenance of current vendor lists capable of supplying assigned commodities and services.
• Utilize sourcing tools to establish and maintain IT contracts (Outline Agreements) consistent with the requirements established by customers using specifications for products and/or scopes of work for services.
• Manage the vendor base by performing market analysis and research to evaluate and select new vendors. Perform all tasks associated with management of the vendor population.
• Analyze proposals, negotiate, cost and terms & conditions to award the business fairly.
• Perform all steps necessary to prepare and release an RFP or RFQ.
• Resolve a variety of purchasing issues/problems for both internal and external customers
• Provides Procurement on-call support as necessary

This is a Full-Time, Permanent opportunity.

Position Type: Full-time/ Permanent

Duration: Direct Hire

Location: Houston, Texas 77077

Schedule : Hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days work from home)

Salary Range: $100k-$110k per year

Benefits: Provided by the client as this is a Direct Hire position.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Benefits will be provided by the client as this is a direct hire role.

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email ...@volt.com or call (866) -###-####. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

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