IT Procurement Analys (Buyer)

BEPC Inc. - Business Excellence Professional Consulting

Plano, TX

BEPC has an open position for a Procurement Analyst (Buyer)

Location: Plano, TX

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Pay Rate: $43.00 - $43.48 Per hour based on experience (Paid Weekly)

Term: 12-month contract with possible extensions or permanency based on performance

Shift: 1st shift from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mon – Fri

Requirements: BA degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline. / 5+ years of experience in: IT procurement, Contract development, Strategic sourcing Supplier negotiations / SAP Ariba Preferred

*****NO CORP-TO-CORP CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED*****

Job Description:

Due to increased procurement volume, we are seeking a strong and experienced IT Procurement Buyer to support expanding department needs. This role will manage a high volume of procurement activity (30–60 requests at a time) and play a critical role in reducing backlog while driving strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong IT procurement experience, the ability to interpret complex business requirements, and confidence leading sourcing events, negotiations, and supplier engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Develop and execute procurement strategies across technology-related commodities.
Manage 30–60 procurement requests simultaneously while reducing backlog.
Lead RFx (RFP/RFI/RFQ) sourcing events ensuring competitive supplier environments.
Negotiate and execute contractual agreements including:
Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
Statements of Work (SOWs)
Amendments
Renewals and extensions
NDAs and addendums
Support asset management, SaaS procurement, and SLA/contract term negotiations.
Develop multi-year spend strategies and commodity plans.
Conduct supplier negotiations to maximize value through cost savings, rebates, and service improvements.
Support Tier I and Tier II supplier procurement activities (including regulatory/financial services suppliers).
Perform ongoing supplier market analysis.

Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement

Build strong relationships with business units, stakeholders, and suppliers.
Facilitate regular planning meetings to develop short- and long-term procurement strategies.
Provide consultation and proactive communication regarding contract renewals and expiring engagements.
Educate business partners on sourcing best practices and negotiation strategies.
Collaborate with contract and PO teams to ensure accurate and timely request processing.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with procurement policies, financial standards, and regulatory requirements.
Interpret and document contractual obligations clearly for internal and external stakeholders.
Support termination planning and proactive contract renewal budgeting.
Identify continuous improvement (Kaizen) opportunities within procurement processes.

Qualifications – Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
5+ years of experience in: IT procurement, Contract development, Strategic sourcing Supplier negotiations
Data analytics and contract management
Experience managing professional services commodities.
Strong understanding of financial and regulatory compliance standards.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Ability to influence across multiple management levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently with a low margin of error.
Experience handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications: