Sr Procurement Specialist

General Information

Req #: WD

Career area:
Supply Chain

Country/Region:
United States of America

State:
North Carolina

City:
Morrisville

Date:
Thursday, December 11, 2025

Working time:
Full-time

Additional Locations:
United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

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The ISG Software Procurement Specialist plays a key role in sourcing, negotiating, and managing software suppliers that support Lenovo's Infrastructure Solutions Group. In this role, you will lead end‑to‑end procurement activities—from RFQ development and contract negotiations to ongoing supplier management and audit‑ready documentation. You'll work closely with cross‑functional teams to understand software requirements, ensure cost competitiveness, and maintain accurate data across procurement systems.

This position is ideal for someone who excels in a fast‑paced environment, is highly detail‑oriented, and enjoys driving process improvements across complex supplier ecosystems.

• Leading end‑to‑end software sourcing initiatives, including developing RFQs, defining evaluation criteria, and managing the full RFQ process to identify best‑fit suppliers.
• Driving software contract negotiations and guiding deals through final approval across all relevant functional stakeholders.
• Creating and maintaining complete contract documentation, including source justifications, RFQ materials, approval records, and audit‑ready files.
• Managing software cost structures using vendor price lists and ensuring accuracy across varying formats.
• Producing internal and external audit‑ready tracking reports, payment reports, and periodic updates.
• Analyzing complex datasets to identify gaps, inconsistencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Developing creative, scalable solutions to support "high‑touch" supplier requirements in collaboration with ISG process teams.
• Providing regular status updates at cross‑functional meetings and reporting key updates to senior leadership.
• Partnering with Lenovo cross‑functional teams to translate software needs and requirements into sourcing actions.
• Managing ongoing relationships with a portfolio of software suppliers, including:
  • Issue and escalation handling
  • Cost and payment management
  • Supplier performance reviews
  • Vendor setup and relationship management
  • Part number creation and maintenance
  • Order placement and ensuring completion in Lenovo procurement systems
  • Ensuring a high degree of accuracy in all data, reporting, and documentation—data precision is critical to this role

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing software or technology suppliers, contracts, or licensing agreements.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with complex data, spot inconsistencies, and drive actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to manage negotiations and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• High…