Procurement Consultant

IT Procurement Consultant Indirect Procurement

Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid) Work Schedule: Onsite weekly (Tuesday + as needed); Remote (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri) 12 + month contract

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories
• Lead RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes with cross-functional stakeholders
• Support contract development and execution (NDAs, SaaS, software licensing, professional services agreements)
• Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to identify improvement opportunities and enhance service delivery
• Conduct spend analysis, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Negotiate pricing and contracts to achieve cost savings and risk mitigation
• Manage sourcing activities, supplier interactions, and ad hoc procurement requests
• Utilize SAP Ariba P2P system to review requests and issue purchase orders

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in indirect procurement / strategic sourcing
• Hands-on experience with RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes
• Mandatory experience with SAP Ariba (P2P system)
• Experience in facilities management, IT, or technology procurement
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in indirect sourcing/procurement
• Experience in contract negotiation and drafting
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Experience in automotive industry
• Experience working in large, cross-functional, global teams