Buyer – Indirect Procurement (IT Focus)

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