IT Procurement Specialist

Company Overview Samsung SDS is the digital arm of the Samsung group and a global provider of cloud and digital transformation innovations. We enable our customers in government, financial services, healthcare, and other industries to drive business in a hyper-connected economy. As we relocate our U.S. headquarters to Plano, Texas, we are entering an exciting new chapter of growth. Employees will have the opportunity to contribute to transformative technology initiatives and help shape the future of Samsung SDS in the U.S. Position Summary Samsung SDS America is seeking a highly strategic and analytical IT Procurement Specialist to manage the end-to-end sourcing and lifecycle of our technology assets. Moving beyond transactional purchasing, this role is critical to building competitive advantage through intelligent vendor management, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, and proactive risk mitigation. Partnering directly with IT, Finance, and Legal, you will own the procurement strategy for hardware, software, and IT infrastructure, ensuring our teams have the technology they need while optimizing spend and ensuring strict compliance with service level agreements. Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors and suppliers for hardware, software, and IT infrastructure. Maintain and manage strategic relationships with key technology partners and vendors to ensure priority support and competitive pricing. Conduct regular vendor performance reviews to ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and quality standards. Procurement & Purchasing Execution Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from analyzing internal purchase requests to issuing Purchase Orders (POs) and finalizing deliveries. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and licensing agreements to optimize cost savings without compromising quality or operational speed. Coordinate directly with the Finance department to ensure timely payment processing and strict budget alignment. Lifecycle & Asset Management Collaborate with IT engineering and operations teams to define technical specifications for hardware (laptops, servers, network devices) and software requirements. Oversee the IT asset lifecycle, including tracking procurement dates, warranty expirations, and coordinating hardware refreshes. Manage software license compliance and enterprise renewals to prevent service interruptions and mitigate legal risks. Budgeting & Analysis Develop and monitor the annual IT procurement budget, providing executive leadership with regular reports on spending trends and cost-saving initiatives. Conduct market research and benchmarking to stay ahead of IT product trends and global pricing fluctuations. Analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for major IT investments to provide data-driven purchasing recommendations to management. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure all procurement activities…