IT Procurement Associate — Growth, Unlimited PTO

Courser; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k match

Unlimited vacation time

Paid sick time

Holidays including Birthday and Float.

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Courser in Topeka, KS is seeking a Procurement Specialist I to source IT hardware, software, and services for client operations and internal needs. You will partner with vendors, manage purchase orders, and track inventory while supporting budgets and timelines.

The role emphasizes process improvements, accurate documentation, and collaboration with finance and account teams to optimize procurement costs and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• 1+ years of procurement, supply chain, or purchasing experience in MSP/IT environment.
• Strong knowledge of IT products including hardware, software, networking, and cloud services.
• Familiarity with procurement/asset management software and ERP systems.
• Experience with contract negotiation and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement workflows, including purchase orders and approvals.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather requirements and process orders according to timelines.
• Track inventory levels and maintain records for assets, warranties, and licenses.
• Monitor expenditures, optimize inventory costs, and report budget variances.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors to meet quality and cost objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through bulk purchases and long-term supplier agreements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies in procurement activities.
• Maintain thorough procurement documentation including contracts and invoices.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor negotiation

Inventory management

ERP systems

IT hardware knowledge

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Asset management software

ERP systems

Job description

Courser in Topeka, KS is seeking a Procurement Specialist I to source IT hardware, software, and services for client operations and internal needs. You will partner with vendors, manage purchase orders, and track inventory while supporting budgets and timelines.

The role emphasizes process improvements, accurate documentation, and collaboration with finance and account teams to optimize procurement costs and delivery performance.