IT Procurement Lead

EquipmentShare is Hiring an IT Procurement Lead

EquipmentShare is searching for an IT Procurement Lead for the corporate office in Columbia, Missouri, to help us drive profitability through data-driven analysis. This role can be remote or from our Columbia, Denver, or Kansas City locations. 

Your Opportunity to Grow With Us as an IT Procurement Lead

The EquipmentShare team is a close-knit group of professionals who all share an interest in providing a service and product that improve our customer’s experience. Above all, we care about building something people want, and the only way to do that is by assembling a skilled, passionate, and talented team. Our mission is to improve productivity and efficiency throughout the entire construction industry, and our people are how we make achieving that goal possible.

We’re seeking a Financial Systems Analyst who loves a challenge and wants the opportunity to grow with a fast-paced company. Industry competitors often have layers of tenured management that create barriers to career advancement. The opportunity for career growth is unparalleled at EquipmentShare, where you’ll find no shortage of challenging yet fulfilling work, chances to build new skills, and supportive teammates who will push you to achieve your best. 

Job Description

• We seek an IT Procurement Lead to join our IT Logistics & Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity for an organized and detail-oriented individual passionate about streamlining expense processes and ensuring compliance. This position will serve as a financial systems bridge for our growing business analytics team. You will be crucial in managing our expense reporting system and ensuring the smooth flow of expense-related activities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support employees, and help implement best practices to optimize our expense management process.

Primary Responsibilities of a Financial Systems Analyst (Expense System Mgmt)

• The Procurement Lead’s responsibilities will include supporting vendor relationships, negotiations, and performance management for defined suppliers, assisting with implementing sourcing strategies, contract management, and negotiations, and reporting, facilitating the RFP process, assisting with coordination and preparation of vendor QBRs, and develop data analytics to drive cost savings and improved vendor performance.
• Help the head of procurement manage procurement for various corporate categories, including IT equipment and SaaS spend.
• Manage the companywide SaaS catalog. 
• Ensure optimal pricing and value arrangement follow through negotiations.
• Partner with internal, client, and vendor stakeholders operating in the areas of Information Technology, Finance & Accounting, HR (People), Data Operations, and Legal.
• Utilize IT and contract knowledge to assist in negotiating contract terms, conditions, and modifications while working with key stakeholders to ensure their requirements are met.
• Manage vendor contract lifecycle, including key vendors' overall cost and performance, budget management, Service Level Agreement (SLA) adherence, and overall contract compliance.
• Create and track vendor performance metrics to ensure vendors’ adherence to commitments/SLAs and mitigate issues proactively.
• Track cost savings: partner with finance to understand budgeted spend for each category and influence and build sustainable relationships with internal decision makers.
• Support the IT Logistics & Procurement Manager in collecting, synthesizing, communicating, and feedback on performance metrics against pre-determined performance standards within each spend category.
• Perform market research to identify alternate vendors.
• Facilitate RFP process; normalize vendor RFP responses; lead stakeholder scoring and ranking processes; organize vendor presentations & reference checks.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must be qualified to work in the United States - we are not sponsoring any candidates at this time
• Strong understanding of procurement policies and regulations
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience providing value based on strong negotiations
• Hardware/Software Purchasing experience
• SaaS is a plus
• Experience in IT Services, Consulting, etc.
• IT experience is required
• Has built strong sourcing strategies that help with business requirements
• Experience developing Cost Savings Techniques
• 4-year degree is required, Advanced Degree preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Proven ability to approach complex problems with curiosity and an analytical mindset
• Adapt quickly, manage competing projects, and challenge the status quo

About You 

EquipmentShare isn’t just another startup looking for a “rockstar hire.” Our mission to change an entire industry is a grand mission, so we only hire people who are up to take on this massive challenge with us. In turn, our employees have every opportunity to make a tangible difference at work and succeed. We want employees who are energized by challenges instead of turning away from it. 

We are a rapidly growing organization made up of talented individuals who grind until their goals are reached. We know we can’t revolutionize the construction industry with mediocre employees and so-so results. We want you to join us if you’re thrilled about jumping in, learning fast, caring deeply about our success, and achieving wildly.    

Why We’re a Better Place to Work

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance benefits
• 401(k) plus match
• Unlimited paid time off 
• Stocked breakroom and full kitchen - breakfast and lunch provided daily by our chef and his team at Corporate HQ 
• Corporate gym and/or gym stipends
• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home 
• Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars, continued education 

Since our founding in 2014 and incorporation in 2015, we’ve had nationwide growth — and we’re not stopping anytime soon. Ready to support our mission, invest in yourself, and discover your potential? Then we’d love to meet you. Apply today.

Must be a resident of the United States and not require sponsorship

EquipmentShare is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EquipmentShare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.