**Job Overview:** As a Principal Technology Specialist (IT), you will be at the helm of sourcing and acquiring IT-related goods and services, including hardware, software, cloud solutions, and consulting services, for a multinational company. Your role is to devise and implement procurement strategies that support the company's digital ambitions and overall business goals, emphasizing cost savings, improved performance, and increased profitability. **Key Tasks and Responsibilities:** + Execution of IT procurement strategies to align with the company's digital transformation and business objectives + Engage in advanced negotiation tactics and oversee the contracting process for significant purchases, ensuring the company secures advantageous terms + Establish and nurture robust relationships with essential suppliers and internal partners to create strategic alliances and cooperative efforts + Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting to conclusion, maintain a contract database, and ensure adherence to company guidelines and legal standards + Work collaboratively with IT, finance, legal, and compliance teams to negotiate and finalize high-value agreements, including master service agreements, enterprise license agreements, maintenance and purchase agreements, statements of work, and non-disclosure agreements + Initiate request for quotation (RFQ) and request for proposal (RFP) processes to obtain competitive proposals, guaranteeing the best combination of quality, service, and cost + Manage the lifecycle of contracts to ensure smooth transitions and sustained management of business partnerships + Coordinate with legal departments to reduce risks, limit liability, and confirm the international relevance and compliance terms in the IT contracts + Manage license usage for critical large applications to ensure governance and avoid additional cost impacts + Pursue ongoing professional growth to remain knowledgeable about the latest negotiation techniques, procurement practices, and contract management + Contribute to advisory panels and company-wide projects concerning sourcing, procurement, and vendor management **Essential Qualifications and Education:** + Bachelor's degree in fields such as Computer Science, Supply Chain, Business or a closely related discipline + Demonstrated expertise in IT procurement, strategic sourcing, and high-stakes contract negotiations in an international corporate context + A verifiable history of effective vendor relations and the realization of cost-saving outcomes. + Advanced analytical and critical thinking abilities, capable of performing thorough spending evaluations and managing potential risks + Exceptional communication and interpersonal talents, with a proven capacity to engage and persuade at the executive level + Skilled in procurement and contract management + Familiarity with the legal and regulatory aspects pertinent to IT procurement and contractual agreements + Ability to collaborate effectively within a team, adaptable to a high-energy and changing business environment \#LI-RK \#dice Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably. For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries. McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.