Procurement Specialist-IT Professional Services Position

Job Title:
Procurement Specialist-IT Professional Services Position

Location: Alpharetta, GA or Irving TX | Hybrid

Duration: Long-Term Contract to Hire

Interview Mode: Video




Job Description:

Please see below long-term contract opportunities for a Long-Term Contract to
Hire Category Manager- Procurement Specialist-IT Professional Services for a
well-established client of ours. Please send resumes with candidates'' current
location, rate, and contact information to help expedite the process.

At time of submission, you will need to send a valid work authorization/DL Copy
for your candidate along with your Certificate of Insurance for your company.
Consultants must be your current W2 employee. We do not work with additional
layers. If additional layers are involved it will result in termination of
offerand/or contract.



The role is for Mckesson, Time is of the essence I need people within ASAP

Work schedule (days & time): M-F 9-5 regular schedule local time of
candidate

People must be commutable to Alpharetta, GA or Irving TX



Screening Questions

1. Describe your experience leading or supporting RFPs for professional
services (e.g., consulting, IT services, managed services). Please include the
type of services sourced, your role (lead or support), and the approximate size
or complexity of the engagements.



2 Explain your experience negotiating commercial terms and supporting contract
execution for professional services suppliers. What specific terms have you
negotiated directly (e.g., pricing, rate cards, SOWs, SLAs, amendments)?



3. This role is a 12 month temporary assignment with potential for expanded
category management responsibilities. Describe your experience supporting or
owning category management activities in a corporate or enterprise procurement
environment.



Procurement Specialist Position Professional Services IT

Job Description:

This position will support sourcing, contracting, and category management
activities for Professional Services. The initial focus will be on RFP
execution, supplier negotiations, and contract support. Over the course of the
assignment, responsibilities may expand to include broader category management
activities based on business priorities and demonstrated capability.



The role will work closely with internal business partners, Legal, Finance, and
Procurement to ensure sourcing activities are executed in accordance with
Client procurement policies, governance standards, and business objectives.



Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

• Support and lead RFP/RFQ activities, including requirements development,

supplier coordination, proposal evaluation, and award documentation.

• Support and/or lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, commercial

terms, and service agreements.

• Coordinate with Legal on contract drafting, review, amendments, and

execution.

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure

alignment with sourcing strategies and timelines.

• Support supplier engagement activities and issue resolution as required.

• Provide regular status updates, risk identification, and recommendations to

Procurement and business stakeholders.

• Conduct market and supplier analysis to support sourcing decisions.

• Support assigned category management activities, with scope potentially

expanding over time.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, documentation standards, and

audit requirements.

• Support continuous improvement of sourcing and contracting processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor''s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.

• 7–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contracting, or

professional services.

• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading RFPs, supplier negotiations, and

contract execution.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with procurement and contract

management tools preferred.



Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Professional Services categories (e.g., consulting, IT

services, managed services).

• Experience supporting or performing category management activities.

• Experience working within an enterprise or regulated procurement environment.

Skills / Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail with a compliance-focused mindset.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally.