Experienced Buyer / Commodity Buyer 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
