9,502 Technology Procurement jobs in the United States

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for technology products and services.
• Conduct market analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction and value enhancement.
• Lead negotiation processes for contracts and master service agreements.
• Manage and develop relationships with key technology suppliers.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to understand requirements and provide procurement solutions.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present sourcing reports and recommendations to senior management.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, with a focus on technology.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Strong understanding of IT procurement best practices and market trends.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for technology categories, including hardware, software, cloud services, and IT consulting.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate market trends, and assess supplier capabilities.
• Lead complex contract negotiations with technology vendors, ensuring favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Manage and nurture key supplier relationships, conducting regular performance reviews and driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with IT stakeholders and business units to understand their technology needs and align procurement strategies accordingly.
• Analyze spend data and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and consolidation.
• Develop and maintain a robust supplier diversity program.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to payment, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through diversification, contingency planning, and effective supplier management.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and their potential impact on procurement strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, with a significant focus on technology procurement.
• Proven ability to develop and execute complex sourcing strategies and manage multi-million dollar spend.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in drafting and managing IT contracts and SLAs.
• Deep understanding of the technology landscape, including hardware, software, cloud computing, and IT services.
• Excellent analytical skills, with proficiency in spend analysis tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing strong supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with e-procurement systems and P2P processes.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM or CIPS are a plus.

The Procurement Coordinator supports the sales and procurement process by handling RFQs, assisting with supplier evaluations, and tracking purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials. This position collaborates with internal teams to ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards, including ITAR and NIST Cybersecurity. The role also involves helping with capturing order costs, contract documentation, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting quality control measures to maintain project timelines and performance.

Specific responsibilities and authorities may include:

 Sales and Customer Relations

• Support Sales Team quoting efforts.
• Participate in monthly sales forecasting.
• Customer communications within scope.

Fulfillment of Customer Requirements

• Participation in Contract Reviews.
• Capture and process customer order requirements in the ERP system.
• Ensure FAR and DFARS requirements are flowed down with supplier purchase order.
• Partner with the Quality Department to ensure that quality control measures are identified and integrated into procurement processes.
• Ensure all packaging, labeling, and shipping requirements are identified and meet contract specifications.
• Facilitate the onboarding of new customers and vendors, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Manage Vendor RFQs, evaluating bids and negotiating terms to ensure competitive pricing and contract alignment.
• Ensure material and process acquisition are compliant to customer requirements.
• Monitoring and meeting objectives for cost, quality, and schedule.
• Communicate packaging, documentation, and shipping requirements to Suppliers and Logistics.
• Participation in the formal project close-out process.
• Execute purchase orders and track procurement activities to ensure timely fulfillment of project and contract requirements.
• Support adherence to ITAR regulations and compliance initiatives.
• Support compliance with required export controls.
• Support compliance with NIST cybersecurity standards to safeguard sensitive information.
• Ensure senior management approval of GENGOV Supplements and Terms and Conditions.
• Ensure provision of compliance documentation.
• Support compliance with military and defense procurement requirements.
• Facilitate the execution of subcontract agreements, ensuring terms are in line with procurement and project goals.
• Collaborate on military price audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with government pricing standards.

 Purchasing and Vendor Relations

• Lead the procurement process by managing RFQs (Request for Quotes), evaluating bids, and negotiating terms to ensure competitive pricing and contract alignment.
• Ensure suppliers are evaluated according to QMS Process and according to contract and regulatory requirements to maintain quality and compliance standards.
• Provide Vendor Advanced Payment schedules to Accounting and request advanced vendor payments.
• Execute purchase orders and track procurement activities to ensure timely fulfillment of project and contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services while optimizing cost and performance.

Project Accounting

• Ensure capture of job costs for material, expenses, burden, miscellaneous, freight and labor.
• Create and issue customer Milestone Billing (Deposit Invoices).
• Invoice sales orders (non-revenue recognition).
• Perform collection activities of customer past due invoices and bring awareness to management.
• Complete jobs in the ERP system.

Inventory Control

• Validate use of material bought to job after completion, and address discrepancies.
• Maintain stock according to scope.

Other

• Approval and coding of invoices, point of contact for facility services, point of contact for manual POs and in the absence of a Client Services Representative, duties usually assigned to that position. 

• Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program to conform to ISO 9001 and understand the implications of not complying with the quality management system.
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the quality management system by: taking accountability for the effectiveness of the quality management system.
• Ensuring that the quality policy and quality objectives are established for the quality management system and are compatible with the context and strategic direction of the organization.
• Ensuring the integration of the quality management system requirements into the organization’s
• business processes.
• Promoting the use of the process approach and risk-based thinking.
• Ensuring that the resources needed for the quality management system are available.
• Communicating the importance of effective quality management and of conforming to the quality management system requirements.
• Ensuring that the quality management system achieves its intended results.
• Engaging, directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system.
• Promoting improvement.
• Supporting other relevant management roles to demonstrate their leadership as it applies to their areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), or equivalent, a plus.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations, such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and government contracting, preferred.

Experience

• 0-3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, willing to train a recent college graduate.
• Familiarity with managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and executing purchase orders.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement software tools for tracking and managing purchasing activities.
• Ability to manage complex procurement processes, including RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract execution.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment with technical products and complex projects.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering a plus.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with cost-saving initiatives, market analysis, and vendor negotiations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of Kinetic ERP, a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask and communicate well with all levels of personnel.
• Knowledge of Fluid Power, a plus.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements imposed by the company.
• Able to lift 15 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Other

• Attention to detail.
• Produces error-free work.
• Highly organized.
• Is deadline oriented.
• Makes sure that customers’ requests come first.
• Self-starter.
• Flexible and able to adapt to our dynamic environment.

As contracts with the U.S. government have required this position to be held by a U.S. citizen, please confirm status as a U.S. citizen.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit SIT offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.

What is an ESOP?

ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

• Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.
• ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.
• Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.

The Procurement Coordinator supports the sales and procurement process by handling RFQs, assisting with supplier evaluations, and tracking purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials. This position collaborates with internal teams to ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards, including ITAR and NIST Cybersecurity. The role also involves helping with capturing order costs, contract documentation, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting quality control measures to maintain project timelines and performance.

Specific responsibilities and authorities may include:

Sales and Customer Relations

• Support Sales Team quoting efforts.

• Participate in monthly sales forecasting.

• Customer communications within scope.

Fulfillment of Customer Requirements

• Participation in Contract Reviews.

• Capture and process customer order requirements in the ERP system.

• Ensure FAR and DFARS requirements are flowed down with supplier purchase order.

• Partner with the Quality Department to ensure that quality control measures are identified and integrated into procurement processes.

• Ensure all packaging, labeling, and shipping requirements are identified and meet contract specifications.

• Facilitate the onboarding of new customers and vendors, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

• Manage Vendor RFQs, evaluating bids and negotiating terms to ensure competitive pricing and contract alignment.

• Ensure material and process acquisition are compliant to customer requirements.

• Monitoring and meeting objectives for cost, quality, and schedule.

• Communicate packaging, documentation, and shipping requirements to Suppliers and Logistics.

• Participation in the formal project close-out process.

• Execute purchase orders and track procurement activities to ensure timely fulfillment of project and contract requirements.

• Support adherence to ITAR regulations and compliance initiatives.

• Support compliance with required export controls.

• Support compliance with NIST cybersecurity standards to safeguard sensitive information.

• Ensure senior management approval of GENGOV Supplements and Terms and Conditions.

• Ensure provision of compliance documentation.

• Support compliance with military and defense procurement requirements.

• Facilitate the execution of subcontract agreements, ensuring terms are in line with procurement and project goals.

• Collaborate on military price audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with government pricing standards.

Purchasing and Vendor Relations

• Lead the procurement process by managing RFQs (Request for Quotes), evaluating bids, and negotiating terms to ensure competitive pricing and contract alignment.

• Ensure suppliers are evaluated according to QMS Process and according to contract and regulatory requirements to maintain quality and compliance standards.

• Provide Vendor Advanced Payment schedules to Accounting and request advanced vendor payments.

• Execute purchase orders and track procurement activities to ensure timely fulfillment of project and contract requirements.

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services while optimizing cost and performance.

Project Accounting

• Ensure capture of job costs for material, expenses, burden, miscellaneous, freight and labor.

• Create and issue customer Milestone Billing (Deposit Invoices).

• Invoice sales orders (non-revenue recognition).

• Perform collection activities of customer past due invoices and bring awareness to management.

• Complete jobs in the ERP system.

Inventory Control

• Validate use of material bought to job after completion, and address discrepancies.

• Maintain stock according to scope.

Other

• Approval and coding of invoices, point of contact for facility services, point of contact for manual POs and in the absence of a Client Services Representative, duties usually assigned to that position.

• Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program to conform to ISO 9001 and understand the implications of not complying with the quality management system.

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the quality management system by: taking accountability for the effectiveness of the quality management system.

• Ensuring that the quality policy and quality objectives are established for the quality management system and are compatible with the context and strategic direction of the organization.

• Ensuring the integration of the quality management system requirements into the organization’s

• business processes.

• Promoting the use of the process approach and risk-based thinking.

• Ensuring that the resources needed for the quality management system are available.

• Communicating the importance of effective quality management and of conforming to the quality management system requirements.

• Ensuring that the quality management system achieves its intended results.

• Engaging, directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system.

• Promoting improvement.

• Supporting other relevant management roles to demonstrate their leadership as it applies to their areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.

• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), or equivalent, a plus.

• Knowledge of procurement regulations, such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and government contracting, preferred.

Experience

• 0-3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, willing to train a recent college graduate.

• Familiarity with managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and executing purchase orders.

• Experience with ERP systems and procurement software tools for tracking and managing purchasing activities.

• Ability to manage complex procurement processes, including RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract execution.

• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment with technical products and complex projects.

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering a plus.

• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment a plus.

• Strong analytical skills and experience with cost-saving initiatives, market analysis, and vendor negotiations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of Kinetic ERP, a plus.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to multitask and communicate well with all levels of personnel.

• Knowledge of Fluid Power, a plus.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements imposed by the company.

• Able to lift 15 lbs.

• Reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Other

• Attention to detail.

• Produces error-free work.

• Highly organized.

• Is deadline oriented.

• Makes sure that customers’ requests come first.

• Self-starter.

• Flexible and able to adapt to our dynamic environment.

As contracts with the U.S. government have required this position to be held by a U.S. citizen, please confirm status as a U.S. citizen.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit SIT offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.

What is an ESOP?

ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

• Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.

• ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.

• Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.

• Develop and implement category strategies for IT hardware, software, cloud services, and related procurements.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing processes, including supplier identification, RFx development, negotiation, and contract management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key technology suppliers.
• Analyze market trends, benchmark pricing, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their technology needs and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Negotiate favorable contract terms and pricing to achieve business objectives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and their implications for procurement.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, with a specialization in IT.
• Proven experience negotiating complex IT contracts (e.g., software licenses, SaaS agreements, hardware procurements).
• Strong understanding of IT market dynamics, software licensing models, and cloud service offerings.
• Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Experience with e-procurement tools and ERP systems is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are beneficial.

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

The Role

The role will be responsible for proactively managing, developing, and executing category and agency strategies for our $1B+ Technology supplier portfolio; inclusive of managing the end-to-end supplier management lifecycle. You should have strong leadership, communication and analytical skills and a proven ability to manage a high functioning and dynamic team. You will lead with a partnership mentality and focus on business enablement. You will model teamwork and collaboration skills and have a noticeable positive impact on the velocity and success of your teammates. The ability to build relationships with business partners across the organization to ensure understanding of goals and priorities is a core requirement in this role. You must demonstrate collaboration internally and externally, have a passionate focus on success, and commitment to continuous improvement. The role requires the ability to manage a wide variety of categories that span across the entire Technology procurement portfolio. You will be directly responsible for the growth and development of a team.

You Will

• Support Block leadership strategic planning efforts through: Heavy focus on sourcing (via best class sourcing methodologies) Contract negotiation, Risk mitigation, Ongoing management and performance of supplier relationships
• Be a trusted partner to the various teams in developing new strategies in an effort to increase delivery through people, processes, tools, and suppliers
• Ensure smooth performance of daily operations, allowing them to concentrate on more progressive activities
• Be the source of bringing in the best outside best practices by leveraging various sources of information and your external network
• Oversee complex, Block-wide supplier relations, developing solutions to new problems and using your foresight to anticipate future trends and issues
• Establish partnerships with important business partners aimed at identifying, understanding and fulfilling their requirements
• Develop selection/negotiation criteria, establish purchasing goals, coordinate resources, and provide category leadership following long-term buying goals
• Collaborate with business partners to lead contract negotiation with suppliers; develop negotiation approaches, fallback positions and acceptable terms and conditions through contract completion and identify important benchmarks to measure contractual arrangements
• Identify and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities and build a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs without compromising supply assurance or quality
• Assist in establishing supplier life-cycle strategy to oversee planning, sourcing and selection of new suppliers, manage data for supplier performance and manage supplier off-boarding and transition
• Explore new technologies to optimize performance and transparency to business partners
• Support internal and external audit, SOX compliance and due diligence requests
• Support other ad hoc projects
  
  

• Minimum of 12+ years of strategic procurement or supplier management experience; in a high-growth technology environment preferred
• At least 7 years leading Technology categories
• Ability to project manage, demonstrate project status, key actions, risks and opportunities
• Ability to navigate in unstructured environments while garnering trust with internal customers.
• Experience proactively resolving performance issues with assigned suppliers to ensure resolution
• Experience leveraging technology and financial systems to extract and analyze data
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferably in Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Technology or related field.
  
  

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology

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Job Description

Job Description – Strategic Sourcing Manager

Arctic Cat is hiring! Join our fast-paced Supply Chain team. This is a FT people leader position where you'll be working onsite. Great schedule! The Supply Chain team works a 9/80 shift, 9 hour days, with every other Friday off. Apply today, and let's connect.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish standard work and drive strategic execution; identify suppliers, create bid packages, and run RFQ process.
• Lead negotiations and award business by identifying cost performance and VMI/SOI initiatives within the supply base in close coordination with the strategic sourcing teams.
• Manage make vs. buy analysis to determine optimal supply chain decisions.
• Conduct applicable landed costs analysis on applicable RFQ packages prior to negotiation and final awards.
• Drive adherence to standard work and best practices; foresee issues and mitigate impact to business.
• Communicate production readiness across the organization to provide excellent internal customer support to manufacturing, production, and assembly teams.
• Ensure SCM operates in alignment with program budgets, last price paid and ‘should-cost’ parameters when procuring parts/systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and finance to revise requirements and scope to enable effective competition.
• Train personnel on the basics of commercial sales such as pricing, delivery, warranty, payment terms, and various legal terms to protect the business. Foster talent development by supporting career path planning, management of performance objectives, engagement, training, and onboarding of new hires.
• Contribute to a culture of respect, dignity and inclusion, where everyone, feels heard and understood, empowered and valued.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field or extensive, relevant experience.
• 5+ years related experience.
• Software knowledge: MS Office Suite, ERP system experience required, SAP preferred.

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One Focus. Off-Road.

At Arctic Cat, our snowmobiles, Side by Sides and ATVs are part of our everyday lives for work and recreation. Whether we are on a mountain, in the forest or on the farm, we push our machines to the limit in the name of progress. As we develop new technology, we retool our factories, expand our engine assembly operations and make healthy investments in R&D. Arctic Cat wheels and skis are always pointed to the untamed world, committed to getting riders there and back in one fully satisfied piece.

If you share our passion for getting off-road, join us! Apply today for immediate consideration.