Procurement Specialist

Job Description:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional experience in Software procurement processes and contracting procedures
• Professional purchasing certification from any reputed institution 
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise using various proven negotiation methods and the ability to critically analyze a negotiation
• Excellent problem solving skills, computer skills and attention to details
• Experience working collaboratively with individuals and groups from a wide variety of

Backgrounds and organization levels, to incorporate their ideas, adapt to their needs, and to form consensus in appropriate situations

• Demonstrated organization skills, including meeting facilitation and decision making
• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically

JOB DESCRIPTION 

• As a Software sourcing specialist you will seek to maximize supplier performance to support the company’s business goals. You could be implementing sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the assigned portfolio and associated activities
• Recommends the most appropriate and efficient method for formation of Software strategic sourcing Initiatives/agreements.
• Negotiates Software strategic sourcing agreements and any changes in vendor contracts in accordance with the organization
• Negotiates with vendors/contractors to obtain maximum benefit to the organization
• Develops and maintains awareness of changing commodity-related business trends in the marketplace and the possible impact to the organization
• Analyzes spend data/trends to identify and develop overall strategic sourcing initiatives
• Works collaboratively with the Purchasing Agents in the development and formation of strategic sourcing agreements
• To Act as a Purchasing Agent wherever required and support Software License Ordering process
• Assists in monitoring and tracking vendor performance through periodic financial reviews, product Performance and customer satisfaction surveys