Procurement Specialist II

Job Title:

Technology Sourcing Specialist / Sourcing Manager

Location: San Jose, Costa Rica.

Job Type: 6 months

 

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technology Sourcing Specialist / Sourcing Manager with 3–5 years of experience in Technology Procurement mainly for the Software Industry. This role is responsible for support and/or leading sourcing activities, negotiating technology contracts, and collaborating cross-functionally with Legal, IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to deliver best-in-class sourcing strategies that align with business goals.

 

Key Responsibilities:

   •   Support the different Sourcing and Procurement tasks for the Global Software Procurement Team.

• Execute end-to-end sourcing processes for IT and technology categories (software, hardware, cloud services, SaaS, IT consulting, etc.).

   •   Support or lead Software source to contracts activities

• Support or perform supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.

   •   Collaborate with Legal to review and negotiate contractual terms, ensuring compliance with risk, regulatory, and internal policy requirements (ideal)

   •   Engage with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, influence decisions, and drive sourcing strategies aligned with business needs.

   •   Analyze spend and identify savings opportunities and sourcing pipeline improvements.

• Analyze software usage demand for the past years and perform demand forecasting for the upcoming renewals.

   •   Manage supplier relationships to drive value, innovation, and continuous improvement.

   •   Prepare reports and dashboards using advanced Excel and other analytics tools to support data-driven decision-making.

   •   Ensure contract renewals, pricing benchmarks, and license compliance are proactively managed.

   •   Contribute to category strategies and support procurement transformation initiatives.

 

 

Qualifications:

   •   Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, IT, or related field.

   •   3–5 years of experience in Technology Sourcing / Procurement roles.

   •   Proven experience negotiating software, SaaS, hardware, and IT services contracts.

   •   Strong knowledge of contract law and experience partnering with Legal teams (desired)

   •   Fully bilingual in English (spoken and written); additional language(s) a plus.

   •   Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level): Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis, etc.

   •   Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

   •   Detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

   •   Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

 

Preferred Skills:

   •   Experience with Procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Docusign).

   •   Knowledge of software licensing models, renewal cycles, and cost optimization techniques (Desired)

   •   Understanding of category management principles.

   •   Experience with benchmarking tools or market intelligence providers (e.g., Gartner, IDC).

   •   Certification in procurement or sourcing (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CSCP) is a plus.