IT Procurement Specialist
Contract with possible extension or full-time converstion
Hybrid (On an as needed basis) Chicago, IL
Were partnering with a global professional services organization thats undergoing a major technology modernization initiative. Their IT Procurement team is expanding and seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to support vendor management, purchasing operations, and asset tracking as their environment scales.
This 6-month contract offers the potential to extend or transition to full-time. Its a hybrid Chicago-based role where youll collaborate across technology, procurement, and finance teams; playing a key part in the companys modernization journey.
Responsibilities
- Manage incoming purchase requests and procurement tickets, ensuring timely response and completion.
- Process and track purchase orders, invoices, and vendor renewals across hardware, software, and IT services.
- Collaborate with IT and Accounting teams to confirm delivery status, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate billing.
- Maintain and update asset and procurement data within internal systems; support product catalog updates and system documentation.
- Assist with contract documentation and renewal tracking, ensuring all agreements are properly reviewed and updated.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and support the standardization of procurement workflows.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, ideally supporting technology products or services.Strong understanding of purchase orders, invoices, renewals, and vendor lifecycle management.Hands-on experience using procurement, expense, or asset management tools (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, ServiceNow, Workday, Chrome River, Oracle, or similar).Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills; capable of managing multiple concurrent requests.High attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and clear professional communication style.Preferred Qualifications
Background in professional services, consulting, or enterprise-scale environments.Experience supporting or interacting with IT departments or technology vendors.Familiarity with operating expense (OPEX) processes or procurement for software licensing.Details
Location : Chicago, IL (Hybrid approximately once per week onsite)Type : 6-month contract-to-hireHours : 40 hours per weekCompensation : Equivalent to $100110K annual range (based on experience)