Procurement Analyst; Buyer

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Procurement Analyst (Buyer)

Plano, TX.

• Role created due to increased procurement volume. Seeking a strong buyer to support expanding department needs. Would be managing 30–60 procurement requests and reduce backlog. Handle asset management, SaaS procurement, and SLA/contract term negotiations. Lead RFPs, sourcing events, and supplier negotiations.
• Support procurement across technology‐related commodities. IT procurement experience required. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship‑building skills. Ability to interpret complex requests and ask targeted questions. Advanced Excel preferred, reporting experience beneficial. Experience with Ariba (preferred) or Coupa.
• Who we are:
  
  Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like  one of the world’s most admired brands, client is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high‑quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do.
  
  Grow. with us.

• The buyer/contingent will be responsible for the creation and execution of procurement strategies across various purchasing categories/commodities. These responsibilities will include developing and implementing multi‑year spend strategies, planning and managing sourcing (RFx) events, supporting the development, negotiation and execution of contractual documents (MSAs, SOW’s amendments), and building strong relationships with business units, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• The buyer will manage procurement activities related to requests involving Tier I and II suppliers (suppliers offering financial or “regulatory” services to client). To this end, the buyer must have a strong understanding of financial and regulatory compliance standards and practices. Financial services/banking experience is beneficial.
• This person performing this role must be capable of influencing across all levels of management, business, and supplier teams, leveraging experience, negotiation skills and integrating external benchmarking and KPI/metric data to affect delivery outcomes from suppliers that meet and exceed expectations.

• Develop and negotiate contractual agreements supporting strategic and/or tactical sourcing plans including but not limited to master supplier agreements/addendums, statements of work, amendments, product schedules, renewals, extensions, and non‑disclosure agreements.
• Development of strategic sourcing framework with creating strategies across products/services and commodities by developing and implement strategies for responsible commodities.
• Execute sourcing plans that support business unit objectives and maximize profitability through lower costs, rebates, volume discounts, or revenue generation opportunities and support innovation, improved service levels, improved relationships to facilitate operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
• Experience in supporting professional services commodities.
• Facilitate regular planning meetings with business units and develop short‑term and long‑term procurement strategies.
• Lead and facilitate sourcing initiatives (RFx) in collaboration with client Management, business units, stakeholders, suppliers and/or client affiliates ensuring that a competitive environment is maintained throughout the sourcing event.
• Oversight/execution of strategic sourcing functions, contracts and RFx sourcing events.
• Participate/facilitate with contract negotiations to ensure alignment with sourcing processes and overall client procurement strategy.
• Provide consultation and support for expiring / expired and termination of engagements and ensure contract renewal and amendments are proactively planned / budgeted for.
• Responsible for supporting purchase requests for Tier 1 and Tier 2
  *** commodities and ongoing supplier market analysis.
• Work with customers to provide…