Tech Procurement & Vendor Contracts Analyst at Kforce Inc in New York, New York

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce is working with a client in search of a Technology Procurement and Vendor Contracts Analyst to join their team! This position is full time, direct hire and hybrid in Manhattan, NY.

Key Tasks:

• Collaborate with IT team members and business users to assemble and coordinate the procurement of software and hardware, telecommunication services, cloud services, and technology professional services acquisitions including associated maintenance licenses, support contracts and renewals; Manage all IT vendors assuring the accuracy of their related records in the ERP system


• Create and manage the annual IT budget, assuring all expenditures during each fiscal year match the projected amount in the budget by reconciling invoices and statements to vendor quotes and to the IT budget; Work with the Finance department to reconcile the IT budget to the ERP system


• Work with the Technology department leadership to identify opportunities for improvement in processes and the overall flows for procurement, budget process, and invoice management


• Ensure the timely delivery of technology products and services within allocated budget and schedule; Prepare cost comparisons of equipment, software, and services considered for purchasing


• Maintains and prepares quarterly budget entries for expenditures related to IT expenditures


• Create and maintain annual IT budget and budget projections


• Negotiates pricing and contracts with hardware, software, services, and professional services vendors, maintenance agreements, subscriptions, and related renewals


• Responsible for creating and updating supplier records in our ERP system, contract database and IT budget workbooks


• Generates requisitions/purchase orders, placing and tracking orders, completing orders receipt, reconcile invoices against orders received and work with the Finance department on any reconciliation issues


• Conducts weekly invoice and spend analysis with Finance department

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline


• Prior experience in procurement and/or Accounts Receivable/Payable


• 8+ years of technology procurement experience


• 8+ years of vendor management experience


• 8+ years supporting end user procurement IT needs in a corporate environment


• 8+ years of telecommunications vendor management and statements analysis experience


• Experience working with ERP such as Microsoft Dynamics GP


• Expert skills and experience in the areas of Technology Procurement, Vendor Management, Budget Management, Invoice Reconciliation, and Contract Management processes


• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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