Procurement Associate – Negotiation & Contracts

TEK Systems; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & vision

Critical Illness

Accident & Hospital

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transit benefits

EAP

PTO

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

procurement operations

negotiation skills

contract management

vendor management

purchasing experience

Education

CPSM

CSM

CPM

Job description

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.