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Technology Procurement Specialist
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St. Joseph, Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, 64506, USA
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Business Analyst, Business Systems & Technology Analysis, Information Security & Data Protection
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Support end-to-end management of the technology supplier ecosystem across networking, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and technical services
- Support sourcing initiatives including RFPs, RFIs, and competitive bids
- Prepare supplier analyses, cost models, benchmarking, and usage assessments
- Assist with negotiation preparation using licensing data, consumption metrics, and market intelligence
- Track contract terms, renewal milestones, and pricing commitments
- Support TCO analysis and cost optimization initiatives
- Coordinate vendor onboarding, intake documentation, risk assessments, and system setup
- Partner with Legal, Procurement, Risk, Information Security, Finance, and Technology teams
- Maintain contract metadata, documentation, security provisions, supplier data, and contract data
- Monitor supplier performance against SLAs and contractual obligations
- Assist with Quarterly Business Reviews and track performance metrics, disruptions, and remediation actions
- Maintain technology vendor renewal calendar and coordinate proactive renewal discussions
- Identify consolidation and rationalization opportunities across tools and platforms
- Support cybersecurity and third-party risk assessments and remediation follow-up
- Track savings and cost-avoidance initiatives and maintain reporting dashboards
- Support transition to Coupa-based workflows and continuous improvement of procurement processes
- Document workflows, intake processes, and approval routing
- Escalate vendor performance or risk issues to the Technology Lead
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
- 2–5 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, technology operations, or related analytical role
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret contract, licensing, and spend data
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience working cross-functionally with Technology, Legal, Finance, and Risk teams
- Preferred:
Experience supporting SaaS, infrastructure, networking, or cybersecurity vendors - Preferred:
Familiarity with licensing models and cloud consumption billing - Preferred:
Experience supporting RFPs or vendor negotiations - Preferred:
Familiarity with procurement or CLM tools (Coupa strongly preferred) - Preferred:
Exposure to third-party risk management (TPRM) or security review processes
Demonstrates expertise in procurement and vendor management, with a strong focus on contract analysis, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing technology supplier ecosystems and supporting risk assessments and compliance processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords- Procurement Management
- Vendor Management
- Contract Analysis
- Cost Optimization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Analytical Skills
- Contract Interpretation
- Licensing Data Analysis
- Cost Modeling
- Benchmarking
- RFP Support
- Vendor Negotiation
- Performance Metrics Tracking
- TCO Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Technology Supplier Ecosystem
- Cybersecurity
- SaaS
- Infrastructure
- Networking
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Security Review Processes
- Coupa
- Procurement Tools
- CLM Tools
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