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Technology Procurement Specialist

Job in St. Joseph, Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, 64506, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, IT Business Analyst, Business Systems & Technology Analysis, Information Security & Data Protection
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: St. Joseph

  • 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
Requirements
  • 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
Core Competencies

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
Hard Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Contract Interpretation
  • Licensing Data Analysis
  • Cost Modeling
  • Benchmarking
  • RFP Support
  • Vendor Negotiation
  • Performance Metrics Tracking
  • TCO Analysis
  • Risk Assessment
Soft Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
Industry Keywords
  • Technology Supplier Ecosystem
  • Cybersecurity
  • SaaS
  • Infrastructure
  • Networking
  • Third-Party Risk Management
  • Security Review Processes
Tools & Technologies
  • Coupa
  • Procurement Tools
  • CLM Tools
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