If you combine IT purchasing/procurement experience with strong communication and collaboration skills, this position offers you some compelling opportunities. You will:

• Play an important role at an industry leader, supporting our leading-edge IT team with the procurement of hardware, software, services and consulting Quick question for you - click here
• Enjoy professional development opportunities; for example, we are members of Gartner and ISM, and will pay for relevant training and certification
• Join a talented, collaborative team that works well together in a positive culture -- once people join us, they tend to stay, as demonstrated by the high number of long-tenured employees on our team
• Showcase your potential to take on additional responsibilities or advance, down the road
• Earn a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, including all you would expect plus some great extras, like educational assistance

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $36 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2018† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2019. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based service and support for all of the products it distributes in the United States. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact pr@cusa.canon.com.

† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the Senior IT Procurement Specialist opportunity, you will have:

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including purchasing of IT hardware and software
• Computer proficiency, including:
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Quick question for you - click here
  • Knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Knowledge of e-procurement is strongly preferred
• A BS degree or equivalent is preferred
• Professional certification is a plus

Currently, the procurement team is working remotely. When it is safe to do so, we expect to return to the office and work onsite at Canon USA's corporate headquarters.

Pictured: Located off the Long Island Expressway and near the technology corridor of Route 110, our headquarters features modern amenities and a 52-acre campus. The grounds have an open, campus-like feel with plenty of green space, a walking trail and two ponds. Employees enjoy a state-of-the-art learning center, cafeteria, fitness center and other amenities. The building reflects Canon's strong commitment to environmental sustainability and has been awarded LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings.

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement, you will join a team that includes four other resources that is part of a larger procurement group organized by categories. You'll focus on IT procurement, working with partners in that department to handle RFPs, help manage supplier relationships, negotiate rates, and more. This will include leading monthly meetings with your IT internal customers to provide updates, address challenges, etc.

More specifically, you will:

• Determine specifications for bid solicitation based on meetings with internal customers
• Negotiate cost, delivery and service terms with suppliers and continuously review the marketplace for new and evolving goods and services, vendors, price trends, delivery trends and buying practices
• Monitor supplier performance on an ongoing basis to ensure their reliability, capability, and delivery of H/W, S/W and telco
• Manage supplier relationships and improve supplier performance
• Administer supplier contracts and maintain associated documentation and reports
• Gain buy-in from in-house customers for use of approved suppliers
• Ensure the placement of orders with Company-approved suppliers and that each order is received, processed and shipped in accordance with the agreed upon terms and conditions
• Evaluate historical and forecast data on areas of spend to help formulate a category plan
• Support the business in the production of RFPs, including developing selection and award criteria to evaluate bidder response, issuing RFPs to identified bidders, and managing responses while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance throughout the process
• Review selection and award criteria which will be used with suppliers to evaluate bidder response
• Measure the success of outcomes achieved through the implementation of category plans
• Advise on supply chain options, risks, costs vs. benefits, and impacts on products, services and business processes

Pictured: You know Canon for our award-winning consumer products like cameras and camcorders. We also offer a wide array of printers, scanners and copiers for both home and office; information and imaging solutions for business; medical / optical products; software solutions and more. Shown here is the ImageRunner ADVANCE Multifunction Printer.

Professional development
Canon's success depends upon staying on the leading edge of IT solutions, so we are constantly evolving and learning. We're proactive about helping employees grow and thrive. We already mentioned certification and educational assistance, and we also send people to professional conferences and host in-house seminars. In addition, we have an extensive e-training offering.

Career options
We'll look to you to commit to this role for two years or so. Once you've proven yourself, however, you may set your sights on a Supervisor role. Alternatively, you might pursue advancement as an individual contributor.

Commitment to the environment and community
Canon has undertaken several initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and our products. In addition, Canon U.S.A. believes strongly that we have a responsibility to contribute to the welfare of the communities we serve. For example, one of our most prominent programs, Canon4Kids, applies Canon product expertise to help locate missing children.

Innovation in technology
Innovation has been a key ingredient in Canon's success throughout our history. We are one of the most prolific inventors of consumer and professional imaging solutions. Canon Inc. has maintained a top-five worldwide ranking among all companies issued U.S. patents, with thousands of U.S. patents granted yearly. Every year we invest a significant portion of net sales to R&D.

Unique corporate philosophy
We embrace diversity in the workplace through the spirit of kyosei, Canon's corporate philosophy. Kyosei means "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future." We are committed to creating a diverse work environment where all employees are respected and supported to do their very best. We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Excellent compensation
In addition to competitive compensation and discretionary annual bonus potential, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that covers everything from your physical to financial well-being. We've teamed up with some of the most respected providers in the country to bring our employees the best in benefits. Health benefits begin on your first day of employment.

Pictured: Our company's commitment and contribution to the environment and to the world community are an integral part of Canon's management structure, product design, manufacturing, and corporate culture. Our corporate responsibility efforts include community and social involvement, support of arts and education, and environmental initiatives.

It should be clear by now that we're not looking for a programmer. You should be familiar with IT processes and needs, but with an emphasis on contract renewals, RFPs, negotiations and other aspects of procurement. That expertise will be essential, but just as important will be the communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal customers, vendors and consultants.

You'll support a number of Canon USA employees working in other countries, so you should be able to write clear and concise emails. You'll also need to be able to probe for information as you work with all contacts, to be sure you have a clear understanding of details. In some cases, you will need to be able to manage expectations.

Once you are up to speed, we'll look to you to take ownership of your role. At the same time, of course, support is always available. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Senior IT Procurement Specialist, you will:

• Establish yourself as a resource to your internal customers
• Achieve goals independently, and also contribute as a team player
• Prioritize work effectively, such as knowing which situations call for a full RFP and which should be handled with a quick turnaround
• Take a proactive approach to getting up to speed quickly
• Stay abreast of technological developments as well as best practices in your area
• Remain flexible as your role, the procurement function, and our company continue to evolve

Pictured: Canon's portfolio of industrial products includes solutions for lithography, motion control, optoelectronics, machine vision, vacuum technology, thin film materials and more.