Procurement Specialist, Senior - Professional Services

General information

Country United States State Georgia City Atlanta Job ID 47473 Department Finance And Administration Experience Level MID_SENIOR_LEVEL Employment Status FULL_TIME Workplace Type Hybrid

Description & Requirements

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