IT Procurement Specialist

Provide expert support in IT sourcing, negotiations, and commercial governance for pharmaceutical systems and platforms. This is a delivery-focused, project-based role operating in regulated environments where GxP compliance, validation readiness, and risk mitigation are critical.

The Senior Specialist partners with IT, Quality, Legal, Compliance, and Business stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives, incorporate regulatory and validation requirements into supplier agreements, and drive strong commercial outcomes while effectively managing supplier risk.

• Develop and manage a comprehensive IT category management program covering hardware, enterprise software, and outsourced services
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across IT hardware, software, off-the-shelf applications, managed services, and cloud/hosting providers using standard RFI/RFP/RFQ processes
• Define and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business goals, regulatory requirements, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Lead negotiations for enterprise licensing agreements (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Veeva) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Manage complex commercial negotiations, including MSAs, SOWs, licensing agreements, data processing agreements, and cloud/hosting terms
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, HIPAA, GDPR) and data integrity standards
• Partner with Legal to ensure contracts align with internal policies and meet pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
• Identify and mitigate commercial, operational, regulatory, and supplier risks throughout the sourcing and contracting lifecycle
• Drive cost optimization through benchmarking, demand consolidation, scope optimization, and commercial strategies while maintaining compliance and quality
• Ensure sourcing strategies and contract structures support regulated environments (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, CSV/CSA)
• Collaborate with Business, Quality, and IT stakeholders to align supplier obligations with validation plans, SOPs, and quality agreements
• Support audit and inspection readiness by defining supplier responsibilities in contracts related to regulatory interactions and remediation
• Act as a trusted advisor to cross-functional stakeholders, translating business and regulatory needs into effective sourcing and commercial strategies

• 8+ years of experience in IT procurement or strategic sourcing, preferably within regulated industries
• Proven ability to negotiate complex IT contracts, including validation and compliance-related clauses
• Strong knowledge of GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and pharmaceutical compliance frameworks
• Experience with pharmaceutical platforms such as Veeva Vault, LIMS, or similar systems
• Strong advisory skills with the ability to effectively communicate and influence cross-functional stakeholders

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Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental.
• Asociacion Solidarista
• Training and development programs
• Employee recognition program
• Paid time off and family-paid leave
• Paid day off for your birthday!