Procurement Manager ( {{city}})

Location: Miami, FL

6 month contract (on-site)

Procurement Category Manager specializing in IT & Technology (hardware/software) to lead sourcing initiatives, vendor management, and cost optimization efforts. This contract role will focus on procurement of enterprise technology solutions, SaaS, IT services, and related hardware for a mid-to-large scale organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Category Management: Develop and execute procurement strategies for IT categories including software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, IT infrastructure, end-user devices, and professional services.
• Strategic Sourcing: Lead end-to-end sourcing processes (RFP, RFQ, RFI) including supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contracting.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate complex contracts including SLAs, pricing models, T&Cs, and renewals for software and hardware purchases.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key technology suppliers- Oracle, Netsuite etc
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with IT, legal, finance, and cybersecurity teams to understand requirements, mitigate risk, and ensure procurement alignment with business goals.
• Cost Optimization: Identify cost savings opportunities through strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure sourcing decisions adhere to corporate policies, data privacy regulations, and risk frameworks.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor IT procurement trends, new technologies, and pricing shifts to inform sourcing strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years focused on IT category management.
• Strong knowledge of IT procurement processes, licensing models (e.g., SaaS, perpetual, subscription), and cloud service contracts.
• Experience with contract management tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle).
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

About Talento Human Capital:

Talento Human Capital provides talent and organizational solutions enabling businesses to evolve beyond tactical human resources management. Our footprint spans across the US , South America and Asia.

Our organization continues to thrive through our ongoing commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce from different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Talento Human Capital (TalentoHC) is an equal opportunity employer, and people are at the center of what we do!

People + Passion + Perseverance = Progress.