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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.

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

• 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