Procurement Specialist II

hace 2 semanas

San José, San José, Costa Rica Bma Group A tiempo completo

Job Description

Job Title: Procurement Specialist II


Location: San Jose, Costa Rica.

Job Type: 6 months

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sourcing Specialist with 5 years of experience in Technology Procurement mainly for the Software Industry. This role is responsible for support and/or leading sourcing activities, negotiating technology contracts, and collaborating cross-functionally with Legal, IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to deliver best-in-class sourcing strategies that align with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the different Sourcing and Procurement tasks for the Global Software Procurement Team.
  • Execute end-to-end sourcing processes for IT and technology categories (software, hardware, cloud services, SaaS, IT consulting, etc.).
  • Support or lead Software source to contracts activities
  • Support or perform supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.
  • Collaborate with Legal to review and negotiate contractual terms, ensuring compliance with risk, regulatory, and internal policy requirements (ideal)
  • Engage with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, influence decisions, and drive sourcing strategies aligned with business needs.
  • Analyze spend and identify savings opportunities and sourcing pipeline improvements.
  • Analyze software usage demand for the past years and perform demand forecasting for the upcoming renewals.
  • Manage supplier relationships to drive value, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Prepare reports and dashboards using advanced Excel and other analytics tools to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Ensure contract renewals, pricing benchmarks, and license compliance are proactively managed.
  • Contribute to category strategies and support procurement transformation initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, IT, or related field.
  •  3–5 years of experience in Technology Sourcing / Procurement roles.
  • Proven experience negotiating software, SaaS, hardware, and IT services contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of contract law and experience partnering with Legal teams (desired)
  • Fully bilingual in English (spoken and written); additional language(s) a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level): Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis, etc.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Docusign).
  • Knowledge of software licensing models, renewal cycles, and cost optimization techniques (Desired)
  • Understanding of category management principles.
  •  Experience with benchmarking tools or market intelligence providers (e.g., Gartner, IDC).
  •  Certification in procurement or sourcing (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CSCP) is a plus.


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