Commodity Specialist - Indirect IT & Software

About NCR Atleos

NCR Atleos, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leader in expanding financial access. Our dedicated 20,000 employees optimize the branch, improve operational efficiency and maximize self-service availability for financial institutions and retailers across the globe.

At NCR Atleos, we are transforming the way the world connects commerce and technology. As a Commodity Specialist, you will support the sourcing and supplier management of IT and software categories. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who are eager to grow in a fast-paced, technology-driven procurement environment. You'll gain hands-on experience in vendor management, contract support, and category strategy execution while contributing to NCR Atleos' global procurement goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in executing sourcing strategies for IT and software categories under the guidance of the Senior Commodity Manager.
• Participate in contract reviews, focusing on commercial terms, and collaborate with legal and senior staff on redlines.
• Support supplier RFx processes, pricing negotiations, and commercial evaluations under the direction of senior team members.
• Support supplier relationship management, resolving day-to-day issues such as service levels, and payment discrepancies.
• Monitor and report on market trends, pricing movements, and supplier performance to inform sourcing decisions.
• Track savings and vendor performance using NCR Atleos tools such as Quick Base; maintain accurate vendor planning documentation.
• Ensure accurate PO creation, vendor setup, and invoice issue resolution in collaboration with the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) team.
• Ensure compliance with NCR Atleos' sourcing and contracts policies, supporting governance and risk mitigation efforts.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (IT, finance, legal) to translate technical needs into procurement actions.

TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Exposure to IT Procurement or Technology Environments:
  Familiar with IT/software categories through internships, academic exposure, or assistant roles. Understands basic concepts like software licensing, SaaS vs. perpetual models, and cost drivers such as user-based pricing and support fees.
• Analytical & Commercial Aptitude:
  Able to compare supplier pricing and identify cost components (e.g., licensing tiers, implementation, renewals). Demonstrates interest in learning to interpret contract language around renewals, terminations, and entitlements.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Communication:
  Comfortable interacting with technical teams and vendors. Coordinates follow-ups, gathers information, and escalates issues professionally.
• Detail Orientation & Tool Familiarity:
  Strong documentation habits; tracks renewals, PO/invoice status, and vendor correspondence. Exposure to procurement systems (e.g., Oracle, iSupplier) is a plus.
• Coachability & Curiosity:
  Eager to learn software procurement best practices and how procurement drives value in IT environments. Receptive to feedback and mentorship.
• Positive Energy & Team Fit:
  Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. Brings enthusiasm, takes ownership of tasks, and contributes to a collaborative team culture.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership: Demonstrates ownership of assigned tasks and begins to lead within their remit; models NCR Atleos' core values of integrity, innovation, and customer focus.
• Influence: Provides thoughtful recommendations to peers and managers on supplier-related issues.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with suppliers and internal teams; seeks coaching for high-stakes interactions.
  Cross-functional Management: Builds relationships with procurement, finance, and operational peers to resolve supplier issues and support business needs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or a related field.
• Up to 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles.
• Exposure to IT and software procurement concepts such as licensing, SaaS, and cloud services.
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems (Oracle, SAP, Coupa, etc.).
• Exposure to contract review, supplier onboarding, and PO/invoice workflows.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Curiosity to learn software procurement intricacies and commitment to team collaboration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supporting IT/software sourcing or vendor management.
• Basic understanding of software licensing and cloud-based service agreements.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and procurement tools
• Exposure to pricing analysis, vendor negotiations, or software support renewals.
• Prior work with stakeholders from IT or engineering.
• Ability to work across time zones and support global supplier relationships.

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Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

Full time employee benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• 401k

EEO Statement
NCR Atleos is an equal-opportunity employer. It is NCR Atleos policy to hire, train, promote, and pay associates based on their job-related qualifications, ability, and performance, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

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