Epitec is seeking to support the largest U.S. automaker in identifying an Indirect IT Project Manager Buyer to join a growing supply chain and purchasing team. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving value creation across Information Technology hardware, software, and service categories. The hiring manager is open to recent graduates with 2-3 years of experience who are interested in growing within procurement and strategic sourcing.
Job Details
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Title: Indirect IT Project Manager Buyer
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Location: Dearborn, MI 48124
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Work Environment: Fully Onsite
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W2 Contract: Long-Term
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Pay Range: Market Rate
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Medical Benefits & PTO Included
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Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
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Degree Preferred In: Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or related field
Responsibilities
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Develop, implement, and manage sourcing strategies for Information Technology products and services.
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Drive cost savings, value creation, redundancy reduction, and tail spend management initiatives.
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Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supplier agreements.
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Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand procurement requirements.
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Build and maintain supplier relationships while monitoring KPI performance.
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Conduct supplier business reviews and drive continuous improvements.
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Analyze spending data and communicate business insights to leadership.
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Prepare executive-level presentations and procurement updates.
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Coordinate sourcing activities with global purchasing partners.
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Support and collaborate with purchasing and supply chain teams.
Requirements
Required
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Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or related field.
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0-3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Commodity Management, Program Management, or Procurement.
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Knowledge of Information Technology categories including hardware, software, and IT services.
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Experience with contract negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
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Strong leadership and relationship management skills.
Preferred
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Automotive industry experience.
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Procurement or sourcing experience supporting IT categories.
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Experience reporting metrics and performance results to leadership.
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Recent graduates with 2-3 years of IT-related experience and strong interest in procurement are encouraged to apply.
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