Procurement Consultant

TPI Global (formerly Tech Providers, Inc.)

Plano, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Ariba, Automotive Industry, Communication Skills, Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Expense Analysis, Facilities Management, IT Procurement, Information Technology Consulting, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, New Drug Application, Peer-to-Peer Architecture, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Strategy, Professional Services, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Service Delivery, Software Licenses, Software as a Service (SaaS), Sourcing Strategy, Supply Chain, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing
LOCATION
Plano, TX
POSTED
24 days ago
IT Procurement Consultant –Indirect Procurement
Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)
Work Schedule: Onsite weekly (Tuesday + as needed);Remote (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri)
12 + month contract


Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories
  • Lead RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Support contract development and execution (NDAs, SaaS, software licensing, professional services agreements)
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to identify improvement opportunities and enhance service delivery
  • Conduct spend analysis, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
  • Negotiate pricing and contracts to achieve cost savings and risk mitigation
  • Manage sourcing activities, supplier interactions, and ad hoc procurement requests
  • Utilize SAP Ariba P2P system to review requests and issue purchase orders
  • Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong experience in indirect procurement / strategic sourcing
  • Hands-on experience with RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes
  • Mandatory experience with SAP Ariba (P2P system)
  • Experience in facilities management, IT, or technology procurement
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent communication and influencing abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in indirect sourcing/procurement
  • Experience in contract negotiation and drafting
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
  • Experience in automotive industry
  • Experience working in large, cross-functional, global teams

About the Company

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TPI Global (formerly Tech Providers, Inc.)