IT Procurement Analyst

IT Procurement Analyst responsible for ensuring continuity of supply for IT and telecommunications materials and services, managing complex contracting and commercial negotiations for IT/SaaS projects, overseeing contract management including change orders and warranty claims, developing methods to assess contractor performance, planning innovative contracting strategies, coordinating with internal clients on vendor qualifications via RFPs, and leading negotiations across the IT organization. Preferred skills include SAP, Ariba, IronClad, e-sourcing apps, supplier-diversity experience, and project-management acumen. Graduate degrees or professional certifications in purchasing/PM (e.g., CPM, CPSM, PMP) are a plus.