Procurement Specialist, IT Services

<h3>About the Position</h3> <p>We are looking to add a Procurement Specialist to our growing Global Procurement team. In this newly created role, you’ll provide end-to-end sourcing and procurement support for technology services in the Americas, which includes SaaS, cloud-based, IT, co-location, and telecom.&nbsp;</p> <p>Responsibilities of the role will include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Collaborating with internal stakeholders to anticipate needs and manage renewals, ensuring alignment on key project requirements and expected outcomes</li> <li>Cultivating robust vendor partnerships through effective communication and ensuring supplier performance aligns with business goals</li> <li>Negotiating and redlining agreements in collaboration with our legal team</li> <li>Using creative negotiation strategies and tactics to engage with vendors and formulating contracts that encompass our needs while ensuring compliance and protection of our interests</li> <li>Executing full-cycle RFP processes, from development to bid analysis and award</li> <li>Efficiently issuing purchase orders and reconciling any invoicing discrepancies</li> </ul> <h3>About You</h3> <ul> <li>5-10 years of related experience, with a deep understanding of RFPs, MSAs, and SOWs</li> <li>Exceptional communicator; can articulate complex procurement terms and conditions</li> <li>An independent worker who is confident and effective, even when direction is limited</li> <li>Can work effectively amidst complex and ambiguous scenarios</li> <li>Strong negotiator; capable of both working collaboratively and leading project management activities</li> <li>Can manage both strategic projects and operational tasks, like generating purchase orders</li> <li>Proficient with P2P systems (e.g., Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Workday)</li> <li>Wants to understand both the macro-level strategies and micro-level details of the procurement process</li> <li>Flexible and willing to contribute to various categories or regions as needed</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to&nbsp;</em><a href="mailto:agency-partnerships@janestreet.com"><em>agency-partnerships@janestreet.com</em></a><em>.</em></p>