Information Technology Buyer

Role: Information Technology Buyer/IT Procurement Specialist

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

Work Type: Hybrid

Contract Type: W2 only

Duration: 6+ months

Manage and support the procurement of goods and services and provide purchasing information to the Client to support their business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate pricing and delivery of IT hardware, software, software maintenance and professional services
• Issue and administer request for proposal/quote (RFX) Process as necessary from creation to final award
• Evaluate potential suppliers to determine if they meet Company's quality, delivery, capacity and cost needs
• Place orders with supply base, provide status information on Purchase Requisition (PR) /Purchase Order (PO) to the originators, perform spend analyzes on commodity spend
• Prepare and enter PR and contracts into the Procurement System ensuring that the expenditure and transaction adheres to Purchasing Policies and Procedures
• Vendor Management & Risk Management
• Work with third party vendors & legal to negotiate contract terms & conditions.
• Support the Manager with workload assignments, manage incoming user requests, manage incoming supplier requests, and provide guidance to all on the process and procedures related to procurement

Job requirements

• Education - Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in a Buyer role supporting IT
• Proficient in developing business requirements documentation, process flows, status reports, and presentations.
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Self-starter, willing to get involved and do whatever is needed to get the job done.
• Certification required - CPSM, CSM, C.P.M. Or purchasing certificate a plus

Required Experience

5+ years business experience in purchasing, or strategic sourcing, or project management with at least 1+ years of specific IT procurement would be preferred