Procurement Consultant

We are seeking a highly motivated IT Procurement Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with others to get things done. This role requires someone who can successfully manage multiple technology sourcing and contracting initiatives simultaneously while building strong partnerships across IT, Legal, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, and business teams.

The right candidate will have hands-on experience sourcing and negotiating technology solutions, including software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecom, and professional services. Experience with Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EA/ELA), Microsoft Azure, cloud marketplaces, and enterprise software licensing is highly desirable.

We're looking for someone who has experience identifying and implementing process improvements, including leveraging AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities. Success in this role requires sound business judgment, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate competing priorities while moving projects efficiently from intake through contract execution. The successful candidate embraces established procurement processes, collaborates effectively with stakeholders, continuously looks for ways to improve how work gets done, and consistently delivers compliant, cost-effective, and business-focused outcomes.

Please note: 

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Travel to our Chattanooga, Tennessee headquarters will be required for final interviews.
• Travel to our Chattanooga, TN headquarters as needed will be required (although this role is otherwise remote).

• →Primary business contact for enterprise procurement activities across all categories.
• →Lead the negotiation and contracting of complex and business critical agreements.
• →Facilitate business stakeholders with ongoing vendor relationship activities and contract renewals.
• →Drive continuous improvement for Procurement related activities.

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