Senior IT Procurement Specialist (Remote)

WESTAT; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research services company seeks a Senior IT Procurement Specialist for a remote position. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Purchasing department, negotiating vendor contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with purchasing standards. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of IT purchasing experience. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Professional Development

Health Advocate

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in purchasing IT products.
• Experience working with IT professionals and IT management staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Purchasing to evaluate IT products and services.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with vendors.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance evaluations.
• Maintain IT inventory records and procurement schedules.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing and information security standards.
• Establish purchasing goals and strategies with stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends for purchasing decisions.
• Support end-users on purchasing processes.
• Conduct market research for new suppliers and products.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organization

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior IT Procurement Specialist (Remote) – Westat

Location: Remote in Rockville, MD | United States. Job Type: Full Time. Category: Logistics. Posted: 2025-09-29. Salary: USD $93,500 - $120,000.

Job Description

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat’s research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Westat’s Purchasing department to research and evaluate products and services related to IT equipment and software purchases.
• Participate in negotiating prices and contracts with vendors to ensure cost-effective purchases.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct supplier performance evaluations in coordination with Purchasing.
• Develop and maintain IT inventory records and procurement schedules for IT equipment and software.
• Assist Purchasing to ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards and regulations for purchasing and information security.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to establish purchasing goals and strategies.
• Monitor market trends and technological advancements to inform purchasing decisions.
• Provide support and guidance to end-users on purchasing processes and procedures.
• Conduct market research for new suppliers and products to consider for future purchasing needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8-10 years of experience in purchasing IT products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with IT professionals and IT management staff.

Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Westat offers a comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance, including Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Paid Parental Leave, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Holidays, Professional Development, Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Accident Insurance, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Supplemental Life, Flexible Spending Account, and Health Savings Account.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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Career Area: Computer Systems and Applications

Pay Range: The anticipated salary for this position is $93,500 - $120,000 and will commensurate with experience.

Closed Date: 2025-10-29