Junior Buyer

TEK Systems; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental & vision

Critical Illness

Accident & Hospital

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transit benefits

EAP

PTO

Résumé du poste

TEKsystems is seeking a Junior Buyer to manage procurement of goods and services for the organization and its business clients from Irvine, CA. The role covers pricing negotiations, RFX processes, vendor evaluations, and contract terms to ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards.

You will handle purchasing operations, place orders, track PR/PO status, and ensure policy compliance while mitigating supplier risks with legal and third-party partners. This is a contract position onsite in Irvine.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement skills and knowledge of sourcing processes.
• Ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and supplier agreements.
• Experience in vendor evaluations and contract management.
• Familiarity with purchasing operations, PR/PO processes, and policy compliance.

Responsabilités

• Lead procurement activities including pricing negotiations and RFX processes.
• Negotiate and evaluate vendor terms and contracts to meet cost and delivery standards.
• Manage purchasing operations: place orders, track PR/PO status, ensure policy compliance.
• Oversee vendor risk management in collaboration with legal and suppliers.
• Support team workloads and guide stakeholders on procurement procedures.

Connaissances

procurement operations

negotiation skills

contract management

vendor management

purchasing experience

Formation

CPSM

CSM

CPM

Description du poste

Description

As a Junior Buyer, you will manage and support the procurement of goods and services for the organization and its Business Clients and provide purchasing information to the Client to support their business needs.

Lead procurement activities, including pricing negotiations, RFX processes, and vendor evaluations to meet quality, cost, and delivery standards.

Manage purchasing operations, placing orders, tracking PR/PO status, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Oversee vendor and risk management, working with legal and third-party suppliers to negotiate contract terms and mitigate risks.

Support team operations, assigning workloads, handling user and supplier requests, and guiding stakeholders on procurement procedures.

Skills

• procurement operations
• negotiation skills
• contract management
• vendor management
• purchasing experience

Top Skills Details

• procurement operations
• negotiation skills
• contract management
• vendor management
• purchasing experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

CPSM, CSM, or CPM certification preferred

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

About TEKsystems

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.