Highlights
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience). Execute end-to-end procurement activities for software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, IT/ET hardware, and related professional services.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | El Segundo, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $63 |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | http://www.lancesoft.com/ |
Description
- Execute end-to-end procurement activities for software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, IT/ET hardware, and related professional services
- Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve optimal value while managing risk
- Review and interpret software licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, and maintenance/support terms
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, Engineering, Finance, Legal) to clarify requirements and ensure alignment on specifications and timelines
- Manage supplier relationships and resolve issues related to delivery, quality, invoicing, and contract performance
- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation to support audit and compliance requirements
- Track and report on key metrics such as cost savings, cycle time, and supplier performance
- Support spend analysis and identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and cost reduction
- Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable regulations, and ethical sourcing standards
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 3–5 years of procurement/purchasing experience, with demonstrated focus on indirect categories
- Hands-on experience sourcing software services, IT/ET hardware, and/or SaaS solutions
- Working knowledge of software licensing models, SaaS subscription structures, and IT hardware procurement
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships
- Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.G., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar)
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing industries
- Familiarity with procurement compliance requirements (e.G., FAR/DFARS) in a government contracting environment
- Professional certification (e.G., CPSM, CPM, or equivalent)
- Experience with contract lifecycle management tools
- Understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis for IT/software purchase
About Company
We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.