IT Buyer

IT Supply Chain Buyer – Job Description

Overview

The IT Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for negotiating with designated suppliers in alignment with organizational policies and standards. This role ensures that the company achieves optimal contractual outcomes while delivering strong internal stakeholder satisfaction. The ideal candidate understands industry best practices, emerging trends, and competitive vendor landscapes within IT software and related categories. They will also support the development of robust Category Strategies that meet evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive timely sourcing of critical software initiatives, ensuring compliance with cost, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Align sourcing strategies across business units to maximize enterprise-level leverage and efficiency.
• Lead sourcing activities, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with internal departments to align on category vision, cost-saving opportunities, and long-term strategy.
• Support supply base optimization and strategic initiatives through effective use of enterprise-wide spend.
• Identify and implement opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost reductions, and enhanced sourcing practices through continuous market intelligence.
• Serve as a progressive, forward-thinking leader who brings innovative approaches to procurement and vendor management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills and solid understanding of contract structures.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent sourcing projects, balancing competing priorities and timelines.
• Demonstrated success leading negotiation strategies for complex software or IT-related contracts, with measurable cost savings or improved terms.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration and supplier management.
• Ability to analyze data, develop insights, and present clear recommendations to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Software proficiency:
  • Ariba (essential)
  • Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of providing leadership and mentorship to colleagues.
• Strong customer-service orientation with a proactive, “can-do” mindset.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with global and cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, IT, Strategy, PMO, Finance, Legal).

Additional Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of Information Technology procurement, including both hardware and software categories.
• Familiarity with indirect procurement categories and sourcing methodologies.
• Experience with end-to-end sourcing processes and related tools such as Power Apps , Ariba SLP , S2C , and P2P platforms.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.