Indirect IT Buyer

Stefanini$97K — $108K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • 3 years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, or program management, preferably within the automotive sector.
  • Strong communication skills for effective cross-level engagement within organizations.
  • Proven analytical skills for interpreting complex data into actionable insights.
  • Solid knowledge of IT categories, including hardware, software, and IT services.
  • Experience in leading and negotiating complex strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Adaptable and resourceful in managing changing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for IT products and services.
  • Achieve cost savings and favorable commercial terms in procurement.
  • Report on sourcing results and key performance indicators to leadership.
  • Cultivate collaborative relationships with internal business partners.
  • Build strong partnerships with key suppliers to manage performance.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing procurement team.
  • Oversee global purchasing coordination to align strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional training and development in the IT field.
  • A collaborative and engaging team environment with comprehensive support.
  • Performance-based evaluation metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Details:

Stefanini is looking for an Indirect IT Buyer , Dearborn, MI



The Indirect IT Project Manager Buyer will be responsible for leading and executing the procurement strategy for information technology hardware, software, and services across the organization. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, identifying cost-saving opportunities, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and collaborating closely with internal departments to meet business needs. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills, a deep understanding of indirect spend categories, proven experience managing procurement processes, and the ability to work effectively within a team of supply chain employees.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive sourcing strategies for information technology products and services across all business units.
  • Achieve significant value creation, cost savings-including redundancy reduction and tail-spend control-and favorable commercial terms.
  • Report key performance indicators and sourcing results to senior leadership.
  • Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners to understand requirements and ensure alignment.
  • Build and maintain robust relationships with key suppliers.
  • Manage supplier performance against established KPIs, conduct business reviews, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of buyers.
  • Oversee global coordination with purchasing partners.
  • Provide guidance, establish clear performance objectives, manage workload distribution, and foster a collaborative, engaging, and high-performing team environment.
  • Lead and successfully execute complex strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable procurement policies, procedures, and organizational requirements.
  • This role supports information technology procurement activities across business units.
  • The position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and global purchasing partners.
  • Success in this role will be measured through value creation, cost savings, supplier performance, strategic sourcing results, and team effectiveness.


Job Requirements

Details:

Required Skills

  • Leadership, Purchasing, Contract negotiation


Experience Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • 3 years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, or program management; experience within the automotive industry is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization and translate detailed information into clear, concise executive summaries.
  • Proven analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and present insights clearly to a variety of audiences.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of information technology categories, including hardware, software, and IT services.
  • Experience leading and successfully executing complex strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
  • Highly adaptable and resourceful, with the ability to manage changing priorities and thrive in ambiguous environments.


Experience Preferred
  • The hiring manager is open to candidates who have recently graduated and possess two to three years of experience in the IT field.
  • Strong interest in receiving training and developing expertise in this area of the business.


Education Required

  • Bachelor's degree


**Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives***

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We will also speak with you about the process, including interviews and job offers.

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Pay Range:

$ 47.00 - $ 52.00

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