Request Analyst - Technology Purchasing

Description

Join Publix Technology - Where Innovation Meets Impact

Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., is powered by a dynamic technology team of 2,100+ associates. We deliver modern, cutting-edge solutions to 1,400+ stores and over 200,000 internal team members across 8 states.

Whether you're passionate about IT security, platform engineering, architecture, software development, or infrastructure, we offer exciting career paths at every level - from internships to technical leadership.

Be part of a Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For" and help us build more than just great subs - build the future of technology for Publix.

Job Responsibilities:

• Procures hardware, software, and services to support requests and projects for the Technology Department.
• Resolves issues regarding orders, deliveries, pricing, invoicing, product functionality, support concerns, and contracts.
• Research current models and source new hardware or software for evaluation and testing purposes.
• Serves as a key point of contact between Publix and vendors.
• Research history of business with vendor and creates a negotiation strategy to analyze current Publix needs and challenges related to product.
• Coordinates stock levels with Publix Technology Services (PTS) for hardware which is approaching the end of its lifecycle. This will ensure uninterrupted availability for corporate requests and Retail openings.
• Analyzes and negotiates with vendors for pricing and facilitates the final execution of contract renewals or extensions with proper Publix and vendor executives.
• Ensures the requested hardware and software is aligned with current Publix certified models/versions.

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

• Relocation/Household Good Shipment Allowance will NOT be provided.*

Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for an H-1B visa or permanent residence.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or its' equivalent
• 1+ years of information technology related experience with significant understanding of computer hardware and software
• 1+ years of procurement experience
• Proven negotiation experience
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (O365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and OneNote)
• Knowledge of sourcing, contract management, and purchase order systems
• Knowledge of project management
• Knowledge of Publix and industry standard contract language and concepts relating to Information Technology
• Knowledge of contract administration procedures, licensing terms, legal processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a business or technical related field
• 2+ years of experience in Information Technology procurement experience
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Advanced Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of Service Now
• Knowledge of Agiloft