Manage price lists with the preferred vendors, which need to be updated on a monthly basis. Complete contractual agreements, if necessary

Perform on-going maintenance of various IT Catalogs in SRM

Work with the SAP Global MM Team, LOB and Vendor to have new Material Numbers and Info Records created for new and suggested replacements of discontinued items

Check PO's for (attached) SOW's when installation or site work is being performed and notifying the LOB the correct procedures

Coordinate IT Standards, Regional & Global IT Meetings and maintain the meeting minutes

Issue RFP's and complete the bid analysis and Purchase Recommendation for Projects at locations across North America that are IT relate

Involve with tasks to be completed when a company is acquired - issue SA, SOW, etc. when needed

Assist internal and external customers with their requirements and directing them to the appropriate person

Act as a substitute when peers are on vacation, working with All GPO individuals at a global level, working with A/P, GCM IT, and other internal and external customers

Obtain quality IT Hardware, Software and Services at the lowest overall cost

Check requisitions, obtain quotes, examine bids and make awards

Develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate

Coordinate purchasing activities with appropriate area

As required, monitor cost, schedule, scope of assigned contracts to assure best quality at best value

Evaluate vendor reliability

Purchase materials, supplies and services

Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors

Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.