Hey everyone. I work as a purchasing agent for commodities but was reached out to for IT procurement via LinkedIn. I’m looking for new opportunities and wanted to look into this but was curious how different IT v commodity procurement is.

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Depends on what part of IT. Software, equipment, labor?

Here is what they said : Procurement professional who is excited about the strategic management of IT categories. Enterprise Software and SaaS knowledge is highly desirable. This role will negotiate the category's procurement activities, strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract management leveraging their 7 step sourcing process. You will also manage risk, monitor market conditions, maximize returns, and ensure high-quality, on-time performance for stakeholders.

Personally I prefer that JD over commodities. It’s slower paced, less pressure, sometimes harder to know the right price to negotiate for but the more you understand your category and competition the easier it gets. It’s been my favorite job thus far.

It can be pretty different, depending on the company and the role. In general, commodity procurement is more about finding the best price for a good or service, while IT procurement can involve things like choosing specific technology platforms, negotiating licensing agreements, and setting up contracts with vendors. There can also be a lot of overlap between the two roles - for example, finding the best price for a particular type of hardware is something that could fall into either category.

With IT procurement, you may be dealing with more complex products and services that require a deeper understanding of the technology. It's a challenging but rewarding field, and I think it would be a great fit for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for technology.

From my understanding, commodity procurement is more focused on acquiring the right product for the right price, while IT procurement is more focused on acquiring the right product that meets the specific needs of the customer. In my experience, IT procurement can be more complex due to the need for compatibility and security certifications, whereas with commodities there is typically less concern around those factors.

I'm not sure how different IT procurement is from commodity procurement, but I imagine there are some key differences. With commodities, you're typically dealing with tangible items like raw materials or finished goods. With IT, you might be dealing with more intangible items like software licenses or cloud services. There may also be more complexity involved in IT procurement, since you need to make sure the products you're buying will work well together and meet your organization's needs.

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