Buyer

Purchasing professional responsible for sourcing, vendor management, RFP/RFB processes, contract pricing, negotiations, strategic purchasing projects, supply chain coordination, and stakeholder support across hardware, software, and services. Experience purchasing and sourcing hardware (data center/ workstation), software items and ability to understand contract renewal purchase orders.

*Only W-2 candidates who are local to the Columbia, SC area will be considered, no C2C*

Computer Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) is seeking a talented Buyer to join our Client's dynamic team.
Job at a glance:

• This is a long-term contract, with an initial term of 6 months, planned for extension and/or permanent placement
• Pay rate is $34-$37/hr W2 + eligible to sign up for benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k) on day 1
• Hybrid position, onsite in Columbia, SC 3 days/wk (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and remote 2 days/wk

Position Summary
Purchasing professional responsible for sourcing, vendor management, RFP/RFB processes, contract pricing, negotiations, strategic purchasing projects, supply chain coordination, and stakeholder support across hardware, software, and services.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead large and complex RFPs, RFBs, RFQs, and sourcing events
• Gather business requirements and identify appropriate products/services
• Work with suppliers and internal technology/platform owners
• Source approved vendors and support vendor onboarding when required
• Negotiate pricing, volume discounts, and budgetary quotes
• Support strategic purchasing initiatives and projects
• Track orders through receipt and resolve shipping/logistics issues
• Coordinate RMAs and vendor-related issue resolution
• Maintain approved hardware/software lists
• Manage vendor relationships and performance
• Communicate supply chain risks, shortages, and pricing volatility
• Support hardware transition initiatives without supply disruptions

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree OR 4+ years of purchasing, finance, and/or budget management experience
• 4+ years of purchasing, finance, and/or budget management experience
• Experience purchasing and sourcing hardware (data center/ workstation), software items and ability to understand contract renewal purchase orders
• Strong:
  • Vendor management
  • Sourcing
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years purchasing and finance/budget management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance
• Knowledge of mathematical/statistical concepts

Preferred Certifications

• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)
• CPPO (Certified Public Purchasing Officer)
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
• Or ability to obtain within 1 year

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