IT Buyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee supplier sourcing, foster supplier relationships, and enhance product knowledge for designated IT categories

• Assist procurement operations to achieve cost reductions, supplier consolidation, shorter lead times, and improved supplier quality

• Carry out RFQs, competitive bidding, supplier assessments, and negotiations

• Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers

• Analyze spending data and market trends to propose effective sourcing strategies

• Manage purchase orders, pricing, lead times, and contract agreements in procurement systems

• Track supplier KPIs and implement corrective measures

• Conduct regular supplier business reviews and support initiatives for supplier improvement

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to meet cost-saving objectives

• Aid in budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis

• Discover cost-reduction opportunities through alternative sourcing, value engineering, or process enhancements

• Address quality, delivery, purchasing, supplier, and invoicing concerns

• Ensure supply continuity and mitigate risks associated with supply disruptions

• Employ change-management tools and best practices

• Collaborate with IT, Finance, business units, and other internal teams

• Ensure procurement practices comply with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements

• Maintain quotes, contracts, supplier certifications, and purchasing documentation

• Assist with internal and external procurement audits

⛳️ Requirements

• US Citizenship is mandatory for application

• Must reside and work within the US

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field along with five (5) years of experience in subcontracts, procurement, supply chain, or a related area

• Alternatively, a master’s degree and three (3) years of experience are acceptable

• Two (2) years of experience in procurement or related fields can substitute for each year of the four (4) years of college education

• Demonstrated experience in leading negotiations and executing supply chain agreements

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is preferred

• Advanced knowledge of operations management and supply chain processes within a large organization

• Basic understanding of business law, contractual terms and conditions, and risk management

• Capability to analyze financial data and other information to formulate recommendations

• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills

• Strong project management abilities

• Effective organizational and planning skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheet development

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, or Deltek Costpoint

• CPM/AAPICS certifications are preferred

• Preferred: experience with AI, automation, advanced analytics, Costpoint or similar ERP/purchasing systems, Lean Six Sigma, CMMI, ISO, various award types, listed enterprise systems, capture and proposal support, and specialized IT procurement

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

• Remote telework arrangement