IT Procurement Specialist

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC), Performance Review Institute (PRI) and SAE International (SAE), deliver shared solutions to industry's common challenges.

Join us and create a higher standard for a better world.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• SaaS Lifecycle Management:
  • Manage software acquisition, renewals, and rationalization.
  • Monito usage, optimize license tiers, and identify opportunities to eliminate redundant tools.
• Contract Strategy and Negotiation:
  • Lead RFPs and negotiations specific to IT and SaaS vendors.
  • Collaborate with Legal to evaluate contract terms, focusing on data privacy, intellectual property, and risk-related clauses (e.g., termination, liability).
• Vendor Risk and Compliance:
  • Partner with IT Security and Legal to assess and manage third-party risk.
  • Ensure compliance with GDPR, SOC 2, and other regulatory or internal requirements.
• Cost Optimization and Benchmarking:
  • Benchmark SaaS and IT procurement pricing against industry standards.
  • Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through tool consolidation, multi-year agreements, and strategic sourcing.
• Strategic Alignment:
  • Align IT procurement initiatives with the organization's broader technology roadmap.
  • Partner with IT leadership to support long-term digital capabilities and enterprise priorities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in business, IT, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in IT procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management.
• Skills: Strong negotiation skills, familiarity with SaaS and cloud services, and knowledge of IT contract terms and compliance requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are advantageous.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work for long periods at a computer/desk.
• Standard office environment.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

SAE IndustryTechnologies Consortia (SAE ITC)enables organizations to define and pilot best practices. SAE ITC industry stakeholders are able to work together to effectively solve common problems, achieve mutual benefit for industry, and create business value.

The Performance Review Institute (PRI)is the world leader in facilitating collaborative supply chain oversight programs, quality management systems approvals, and professional development in industries where safety and quality are shared values.

SAE International (SAEI)is a global organization serving the mobility sector, predominantly in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries, fostering innovation, and enabling engineering professionals. Since 1905, SAE has harnessed the collective wisdom of engineers around the world to create industry-enabling standards. Likewise, SAE members have advanced their knowledge and understanding of mobility engineering through our information resources, professional development, and networking.

Fullsight is a shared services group working across three affiliate organizations, SAE ITC, SAE International, and Performance Review Institute (PRI), uniformly delivering HR, IT, Legal, Customer Success, Finance, and Procurement services, which enables us to distribute resources across all parts of our businesses.

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