Senior IT Procurement Consultant
ProcureAbilityProcureAbility, a Jabil company, is the leading procurement services company, offering advisory, managed services, digital, staffing, and recruiting solutions. For more than 25 years, we have focused exclusively on helping clients elevate their procurement function. We combine leading methodologies, analytics, market intelligence, and industry benchmarks with a uniquely flexible, customizable service delivery model. Global organizations of all sizes trust ProcureAbility to transform their procurement operations, drive growth, and reimagine what’s possible. The Procurement Consultant/Senior Consultant role (level based on experience) is a high-visibility position that offers extensive opportunities to grow your consulting career under the direction and guidance of dynamic management and the Executive Leadership team. Consultants engage directly with clients on Procurement and Supply Chain initiatives focused on improving efficiency, driving effectiveness, and increasing their ability to influence spend and deliver value across their organizations. We are looking for a self-starter and fast learner. You must be very organized and love teamwork to fit well into our corporate culture. With a can-do attitude, you will learn about procurement, be expected to have your voice heard, and participate in many strategic initiatives for the company. What can you expect to do? In this role, you will gain experience through various projects, ranging from small, one-off projects to larger, longer-duration projects. Strong quantitative & presentation skills (Data Analytics, advanced Excel & PowerPoint) are required. This person must be able to take direction from stakeholders at different levels and produce quality work without detailed oversight. This position will assist with and manage workstreams across various client projects, such as operational and opportunity assessments, strategic sourcing, spend assessments, and other procurement and supply chain consulting activities for consulting and internal projects. Consultants report to a Project Manager for each project. Supply chain and procurement assessments: interviewing, modeling and analytics, report writing. Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: scoping, market and supplier research, RFx (development, management, and evaluation), and negotiations. Internal benchmarking, client research, proposal development, and other internal projects. What experience is needed to be successful in this role? 5+ years of relevant procurement and/or consulting experience, with experience supporting IT procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives . Previous consulting experience with a top-tier consulting firm or procurement consulting organization is highly preferred. Strong experience in strategic sourcing and category management , with demonstrated experience across one or more IT categories. Experience sourcing IT Services, Software/SaaS and Cloud, Infrastructure, and/or Data Center services . Experience supporting supplier contracting, contract negotiations, renewals, and commercial negotiations within IT categories. Experience working with large technology suppliers and complex enterprise agreements is highly valued. Experience with FAR or government contracting requirements is highly valued. Ability to conduct supplier and market research, develop and manage RFx events, evaluate proposals, perform financial and spend analyses, and support supplier negotiations. Advanced skills in financial and data assessments, including Excel (pivot tables, charts and graphs) and PowerPoint. Experience working with large/F500 clients and managing or supporting client-facing procurement workstreams. Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Why should you apply? In addition to Jabil's benefits, ProcureAbility has an amazing team of collaborative, fun, and passionate employees. ProcureAbility has always been a remote organization and has developed a …