Buyer Indirect Procurement (IT Focus)

Job Title

Buyer Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid Onsite Preferred) Pay Rate: $40 per hour Work Arrangement: Hybrid 2 days onsite (Tuesday & Wednesday)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Buyer / Commodity Buyer to support indirect procurement activities with a strong emphasis on IT-related purchasing. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with proven experience sourcing indirect goods such as software, IT services, office equipment, and related categories. Semiconductor industry experience is a plus but not required IT procurement experience is the top priority.

In addition to day-to-day purchasing activities, this role will support a key project initiative to build and maintain a centralized contract and vendor database.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders for indirect procurement categories (e.g., IT products, software, office furniture, services)
• Analyze and communicate procurement data including vendor quotes, contracts, and reports
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate supplier bids related to pricing, delivery, quality, and contractual terms
• Partner closely with the IT Vendor Management Office and internal stakeholders
• Manage open purchase orders to ensure optimal supplier performance and on-time delivery
• Assist with cost-reduction initiatives and sourcing optimization efforts
• Support the creation and ongoing maintenance of a centralized contract database capturing vendor details and agreements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 4 years of directly related professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience (8+ years preferred)
• Proven experience as a Commodity Buyer purchasing indirect goods and services
• Strong experience purchasing IT-related products and services (higher priority than semiconductor experience)
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis
• Solid understanding of standard purchasing practices, contracts, and supplier negotiations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics or manufacturing environments; semiconductor industry experience is a plus
• Familiarity with manufacturing documentation such as BOMs and technical specifications
• SAP Ariba experience (nice to have)
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment