Procurement Specialist

Top Skills' Details
1.) 1-3 years of vendor management and procurement experience in a technology environment
2.) 1-3 years of contract administration/management experience
3.) Strong negotiation skills, strong financial acumen, proficient with MS Excel
Description
IT Vendor Management Specialist
Optimize Vendor Partnerships.
Drive Strategic Sourcing.
Ideal candidate will have some experience in IT procurement and Finance
Our client is seeking an experienced IT Vendor Management Specialist to develop and implement vendor strategies, manage procurement activities, and ensure contract compliance for hardware, software, and IS services. This role is ideal for professionals with strong negotiation skills and a passion for building vendor relationships that deliver quality and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, POs, and business cases for vendor selection
Source, identify, and qualify IT vendors; maintain approved vendor database
Negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and pricing for products and services
Oversee contract renewals and monitor compliance with agreements
Collaborate with IS teams and business groups to resolve vendor-related issues
Create and distribute vendor scorecards; lead review meetings for performance improvement
Process purchase requisitions and approve invoices for payment
Partner with Finance to align vendor strategies with budget goals
Continuously improve vendor management best practices
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
1-3 years of vendor management or procurement experience in a technology environment
1-3 years of contract administration/management experience
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in software license management (Microsoft, Adobe, Citrix) a plus
Contract review and redlining experience a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy
Skills
procurement management, excel data entry, software as a service, procurement, vendor management, hardware
Top Skills Details
procurement management,excel data entry,software as a service
Additional Skills & Qualifications
On-site / remote schedule
5 days on-site until they learn the process
3 days on-site / 2 days remote
Looking for an IT Procurement person
Few years of experience (1-3 years)
This person will work closely with finance and legal teams
This person should have an IT background (software, hardware, SaaS, VARs, etc.)
o Registration, purchasing, etc.
Prefer someone with experience
Manage IT procurement activities
50 open tasks right now (NDA, contract renewals, etc.)
Strong negotiating skills
MS Excel is important
Financial Acumen is a must
Strong Administrative skills and very organized
175+ contracts this team manages
Maintaining agreements and library, running reports, etc.
ServiceNow is a plus
Contract Pod is a plus
MS Excel is must
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $37.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Columbia,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.