IT Buyer II (IT Experience)

TL;DR

IT Buyer II (IT Experience): Purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors with an accent on RFI/RFQ/RFP preparation, supplier evaluation, and contract terms. Focus on developing procurement strategies, managing multiple projects, financial analysis, and ensuring timelines and compliance.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $73,600 – $110,400

Company

$8 billion national tool retailer with over 1,600 stores in 48 US states.

What you will do

• Follow procurement guidelines and interpret business requirements into value-engineered strategies.
• Prepare and manage RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and procurement timelines.
• Evaluate supplier quotes, negotiate commercial and legal terms, and facilitate contracts.
• Manage multiple projects, track performance, and resolve supplier disputes.
• Prepare financial analyses, purchase orders, and provide updates to senior management.

Requirements

• BA & CPM/CPSM preferred; 4-6 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Strong analytical, judgment, verbal/written, and organization skills.
• Intermediate Excel; knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, and project management.
• Ability to manage schedules, multiple jobs, budgets, and supplier relationships.
• Comfortable communicating with upper management and providing customer service.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability.
• 401k plan; annual discretionary bonus.
• Paid time off up to 236 hours/year (PTO, floating holidays, paid holidays); paid sick time up to 80 hours.
• General office environment; travel less than 10%.