Procurement Specialist II

San José
Autónomo
Tiempo completo

Hace 1 día

Job DescriptionAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sourcing Specialist with 3+ years of experience in Procurement (Technology desired). This role is responsible for support and/or leading sourcing activities, negotiating technology contracts, and collaborating cross-functionally with Legal, IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to deliver best-in-class sourcing strategies that align with business goals.Job Type: 6 monthsKey Responsibilities:

Support the different Sourcing and Procurement tasks for the Global Software Procurement Team.
Execute end-to-end sourcing processes for IT and technology categories (software, hardware, cloud services, SaaS, IT consulting, etc.).

Support or lead Software source to contracts activities
Support or perform supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.

Collaborate with Legal to review and negotiate contractual terms, ensuring compliance with risk, regulatory, and internal policy requirements (ideal)

Engage with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, influence decisions, and drive sourcing strategies aligned with business needs.

Analyze spend and identify savings opportunities and sourcing pipeline improvements.
Analyze software usage demand for the past years and perform demand forecasting for the upcoming renewals.

Manage supplier relationships to drive value, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Prepare reports and dashboards using advanced Excel and other analytics tools to support data-driven decision-making.

Ensure contract renewals, pricing benchmarks, and license compliance are proactively managed.

Contribute to category strategies and support procurement transformation initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or currently enrrolled in Business Administration, Supply Chain, IT, or related field.

3+ years of experience in Procurement roles.

Strong knowledge of contract law and experience partnering with Legal teams (desired)

Fully bilingual in English (spoken and written).

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level): Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis, etc.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Docusign).

Knowledge of software licensing models, renewal cycles, and cost optimization techniques (Desired)

BMA Group

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