Procurement Specialist, Senior - Professional Services

Infor
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Jan 02, 2026
The Senior Professional Services Procurement Specialist oversees strategic contracting and end-to-end category management for professional services. The role advances sourcing strategy, negotiates commercial terms, manages supplier performance, and mitigates risk across consulting, legal, audit/tax, marketing, HR/talent, and contingent labor/SOW. This position partners with senior stakeholders to optimize total cost of ownership, improve delivery outcomes, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. A Day in the Life Typically Includes: Overseeing procurement activities for professional services categories, including consulting, legal, HR, and IT services. Negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), rate cards, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), SLAs/KPIs, and change-control mechanisms to ensure cost transparency and delivery accountability. Managing the contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and compliance reviews. Collaborating with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business requirements. Monitoring vendor performance against KPIs and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Delivering measurable cost efficiencies and value through effective negotiations. Basic Qualifications: Experience with procuring professional services categories, including consulting, legal, HR, software development, and IT services. Experience negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), rate cards, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), SLAs/KPIs, and change-control mechanisms to ensure cost transparency and delivery accountability. Experience in managing supplier relationships. Experience and knowledge of procurement processes, contract terms, and compliance standards. Experience with IT outsourcing, cloud services, and royalty/licensing arrangements. Experience with commercial contracting and negotiation, including the ability to assess financial implications accurately to support decisions. Experience with Microsoft applications, financial controls, approval workflows, and contract administration processes. Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Experience with supplier consolidation and strategic supplier management. Experience with risk identification and mitigation, continuous improvement, and cost-optimization work. Experience with reporting and analytics practices. Professional certifications (e.g., MCIPS/CIPS, project management, Six Sigma) and experience with SharePoint or document management platforms. International sourcing experience and multilingual capability (e.g., German, French, Portuguese). 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