IT Procurement Specialist

CyberSheath

. Oversee the complete purchasing lifecycle for software and hardware .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT procurement and purchasing, particularly within Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT Distributors, with a strong focus on compliance with FedRAMP, CMMC, and DFARS 7012. Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, optimize costs, and streamline procurement workflows through automation and detailed analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IT Procurement ExperienceCisco Hardware QuotingVendor Relationship ManagementCompliance with FedRAMP and CMMCStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Development

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Hard Skills

IT ProcurementVendor ManagementQuoting and OrderingWorkflow AnalysisCost OptimizationLicensing Structure ManagementPartner Portal NavigationCompliance TrackingRenewals ManagementLogistics Resolution

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingSolution-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Partner PortalTD SynnexIngram MicroCDWCarahsoft

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco Sales CertificationCisco Architecture CertificationCPSMCSCPCFCM

Industry Keywords

Managed Service Provider (MSP)Value-Added Reseller (VAR)Defense Industrial Base (DIB)FedRAMPCMMCDFARS 7012

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the complete purchasing lifecycle for software and hardware
Manage renewals and subscriptions to prevent service delays and optimize customer costs
Resolve logistics roadblocks and shipping delays, and initiate vendor RMAs
Serve as primary liaison with direct vendor relationships for pooled and direct licensing agreements
Quote, register, and manage deals and subscriptions with Cisco and other partners
Manage relationships with IT distributors such as TD Synnex, Ingram Micro, CDW, and/or Carahsoft
Maintain vendor relationships and advocate for optimal pricing, allocations, and reduced turnaround times
Track vendor policies concerning returns, cancellations, and reallocations
Validate quotes, vendor orders, shipping details, internal purchase orders, and RMAs for accuracy and cost benefit
Validate procurement requests against customer inventories to prevent duplicate licensing or tooling
Validate offerings against FedRAMP, DFARS 7012, NIST 800-171, and CMMC requirements
Track licensing and policy changes that may affect compliance or security
Analyze, evaluate, and document purchasing workflows
Draft, manage, and revise procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Recommend workflow automations to reduce handoffs, labor hours, and inaccuracies

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 to 5 years of experience with IT procurement or purchasing for an MSP and/or supporting MSPs at an IT Distributor or Value-Added Reseller
Experience with quoting and ordering Cisco hardware and licensing, including mitigating cost versus delivery timing associated with project completions
Proven hands-on experience navigating Partner Portals, such as Cisco Partner Portal and IT Distributors (TD Synnex, Ingram Micro, etc.)
Background in licensing structure, managing and maintaining pooled license inventories, as well as direct licensing structures
Demonstrated track record mapping complex workflows, identifying operational gaps, writing standard operation procedures (SOPs), and recommending areas for improvement through automation or tooling
Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Creative problem-solving mentality and solution-oriented approach
Preferred: Experience with procurement at an MSP, VAR, or IT Distributor focused on supporting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), or direct IT procurement within the DIB
Preferred: Familiarity with FedRAMP, CMMC, DFARS 7012, or other IT compliance frameworks
Preferred: Experience with Microsoft provisioning, specifically GCC and GCC High
Preferred certifications: Cisco Sales or Architecture Certifications; CPSM; CSCP; CFCM; Distribution Partner Certifications