Information Technology Procurement

Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes for enterprise software, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed services, and IT professional services. Develop RFP documentation, statements of work, technical requirements, evaluation criteria, SLAs, and KPIs. Manage vendor evaluations, competitive bidding, proposal analysis, down-selection, and contract award recommendations. Negotiate complex IT contracts, including software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services, maintenance, and professional services agreements. Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO), pricing, and financial analyses to identify cost savings and optimize supplier value. Manage IT vendor relationships, performance reviews, SLA compliance, vendor qualification, and corrective actions. Oversee an annual IT procurement portfolio exceeding $20 million. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies, manage competing priorities, and ensure compliance with organizational policies. Prepare executive summaries, vendor comparisons, procurement reports, and contract recommendations.

Required Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of hands-on IT procurement, strategic sourcing, and technology contract negotiation experience. Proven experience managing complex IT RFPs/RFQs across software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or managed services. Experience managing IT procurement portfolios of $20M+ annually. Strong knowledge of IT licensing models, including perpetual, subscription, SaaS, and consumption-based pricing. Experience with software license agreements, cloud service contracts, professional services agreements, and managed services contracts. Understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance requirements, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Experience with ERP procurement systems, contract management platforms, and advanced Excel-based cost modeling. Excellent negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders across technical and business teams. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of NERC CIP-013 and CIP-004 requirements. CPSM or CTPE certification. Relevant AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, or other IT vendor commercial training.