Information Technology Procurement

Location: Taylor, TX – Onsite at least 2 days per week

Preference: Local candidates or candidates willing to relocate

We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement & RFP Specialist to lead complex IT procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in end-to-end RFP/RFQ management, technology contract negotiations, vendor management, and cost optimization.

This role requires someone who can work independently, manage high-value IT procurement portfolios, and collaborate effectively with IT, Legal, Finance, Security, Operations, and executive stakeholders.

• 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
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• 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.

• 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
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• 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.

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