Local -IT Procurement Specialist III; Hybrid

Job Title: Local
-IT Procurement Specialist III (Hybrid)

Job Type: 12-Month Contract (Potential for extension)

Pay Rate: $37.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Hybrid: Onsite a couple of times per month)

Since 1989, G.D. Barri & Associates, Inc. has been a trusted strategic partner to utilities, universities, federal and state agencies, and prime contractors nationwide. With operations spanning 43 states, we’ve built a reputation for providing exceptional craft, technical, management, and engineering support services that drive success on mission-critical projects.

Are you a strategic negotiator with a deep understanding of the IT landscape? We are seeking an IT Procurement Specialist III to manage end‑to‑end ownership of large, complex IT Software as a Service (SaaS) and IT Services contracts. In this role, you won't just be a transactional buyer; you will act as a strategic business partner, driving meaningful savings and mitigating risk through sophisticated negotiations and contract management.

• Strategic Negotiation:
  Lead complex negotiations for multi‑million‑dollar IT contracts (SaaS, PaaS, System Integration, Hardware). Develop comprehensive, data‑driven negotiation plans that optimize cost, scope, and commercial terms.
• Contract Lifecycle Management:
  Own the full contract process, including first‑pass redlining and coordinating input from Legal, Cybersecurity, Insurance, and Tax.
• Business Partnership:
  Serve as the primary contact for IT Business Units, guiding stakeholders through the procurement process for high‑stakes projects (up to $50M in spend).
• Sourcing & RFx:
  Lead the IT RFx process (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including bid evaluations, supplier demos, and Proof of Concepts to identify innovative solutions.
• Performance & Relationship Management:
  Act as a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) champion, developing S.M.A.R.T. KPIs and SLAs to ensure high‑quality service delivery.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Minimum of six (6) years of procurement/IT contracting experience with a degree.
• In lieu of a degree:
  Ten (10) years of significant IT supply chain experience is required.
• Negotiation Expertise:
  Proven track record of negotiating large‑scale IT services contracts with material financial impact.
• Contractual Acumen:
  Strong understanding of IT statements of work (SOW), pricing structures, rate increases, milestones, and payment terms.
• Communication:
  Confident communicator capable of pushing back on unreasonable requests while maintaining executive‑level trust.

• Experience managing very large agreements over long‑term (6–9+ month) negotiation cycles.
• Proficiency in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and data analytics tools (Excel/Access).
• Experience with “Total Cost of Ownership” (TCO) and “Should Cost” modeling.

GD Barri & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join a team that is powering the future through innovation, technology, and collaboration. In this hybrid role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting strategic IT initiatives that drive operational success and long‑term growth, while working in an environment that values integrity, professional development, and forward‑thinking ideas.