Location: United States
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled. The IT Buyer II sources and procures IT products and services (software, hardware, technical services), supporting procurement throughout project lifecycles. This role ensures contracts and purchases meet ACS business and InfoSec requirements, aligns procurement with budget and quality standards, and manages source-to-pay functions (sourcing, bidding, supplier qualification, negotiation, contract execution, and compliance). The position also supports strategic supplier relationships, performance management, purchasing activities, documentation, and communication with stakeholders. \\*\\*\\* This is a fully remote position that can be home-based anywhere within the United States. Must have prior procurement/ buyer experience supporting IT. \\*\\*\\* **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** - Identify, compete and evaluate qualified suppliers to meet immediate operational needs, ensuring quality and value. (30%) - In partnership with stakeholders, prepare detailed bid requests, analyze bids and procurement data to identify cost savings and service efficiencies, and improve service delivery. Negotiate pricing, deliverables, and terms swiftly with multiple qualified partners, focusing on achieving the best value and quality of service. (30%) - Enter contracts into the contract system and collaborate with suppliers and the legal team to finalize contracts, create Purchase Orders to coordinate the purchase and delivery of goods/services to individual locations. (10%) - Actively engage with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain-related issues, fostering