Technology Procurement Analyst at Vantage Data Centers managing IT materials and licenses efficiently. Collaborating on procurement processes and driving strategic vendor relationships globally.
Responsibilities
partner closely with the Technology Procurement Manager to support daily activities and help ensure the technology procurement function meets or exceeds organizational goals
understand and support RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for sourcing IT software, hardware, and services across multiple regions
coordinate with global and regional vendors to drive continuous quality improvement and performance
track renewal dates for enterprise software and support licenses globally, initiating discussions with stakeholders to review budgets and regional requirements
assist in the analysis of vendor quotes, change orders, and technical/commercial submittals
learn and manage financial and procurement systems to enter POs, review invoices, track regional budgets, and allocate equipment to projects
support the Technology Procurement Manager and Finance/Accounting teams in resolving invoice and payment issues
drive project-level tasks and milestones assigned by the Technology Procurement Manager across the region
build, maintain, and strengthen supplier relationships at a regional level
develop and maintain high-level reporting and recordkeeping to support technology procurement visibility and decision-making
continuously refine procurement processes to ensure efficiency, scalability, and compliance with policies
work with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure suppliers and procurement activities meet corporate and regional regulatory requirements
communicate effectively with stakeholders across regions regarding hardware and software needs
provide post-order support, including order status updates, issue resolution, and facilitation of returns
maintain and update inventory systems for internal hardware, including periodic audits
place re-stock orders with suppliers and negotiate pricing aligned with procurement strategies
assist with allocating hardware to regional projects
communicate proactively with internal teams regarding stock shortages, delays, or supply chain disruptions
coordinate occasional scheduling, preparation, and courier delivery of hardware across regions
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, IT, Law or a related field, or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in procurement or purchasing with a focus on technology, software, hardware, and services
experience supporting global or multi-region procurement activities
data center or industrial equipment experience is strongly preferred, but not required
experience negotiating and managing vendor and supplier contracts
proficiency with procurement platforms, financial tools, and ERP systems
ability to learn quickly, manage complexity, and independently drive tasks to completion
strong business acumen and commercial negotiation skills
knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques
excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cultures and time zones
Benefits
medical, dental, and vision coverage
life and AD&D
short and long-term disability coverage
paid time off
employee assistance
participation in a 401k program that includes company match
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