Technical Buyer / Procurement Specialist

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TYPE OF WORK

Part Time

SALARY

$500/month

HOURS PER WEEK

15

DATE UPDATED

Sep 4, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Overview:We are a US-based Enterprise IT Partner/Reseller looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Technical Buyer & Sourcing Specialist. In this role, you will lead end-to-end IT procurement for major hardware/software solicitations, bids, and one-time buys.You will work directly with Tier-1 OEMs (Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Fortinet) and major commercial distribution networks (Ingram Micro, D&H, TD SYNNEX). You must know how to navigate deal registrations, request special price quotes (RFQ/RFQ response), match exact Bill of Materials (BOM) specs, and aggressively negotiate distribution pricing to maximize our bid margins.Key Responsibilities:Distribution & OEM Sourcing: Request, track, and follow up on RFQs across major IT distributors (Ingram Micro, D&H, etc.) and OEM direct reps (Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Fortinet).BOM & Spec Matching: Analyze customer RFPs, SOWs, and technical line items (servers, SAN storage, networking switches, firewalls, licenses) to build accurate, compliant product quotes.Deal Registration Management: Submit and manage Deal Registrations (DRs) with Dell, HPE, Lenovo, and Fortinet to secure maximum vendor discounts and backend rebates.Price & Margin Optimization: Compare multi-distributor availability, freight costs, lead times, and special pricing (BID/OPG pricing) to maximize our win rate and profitability.Supplier Coordination: Build strong working relationships with distribution account reps, vendor brand managers, and inside sales teams to resolve stock allocations or lead-time bottlenecks.Procurement Documentation: Maintain accurate records of vendor quotes, spec sheets, price lock durations, and distribution order tracking.Qualifications & Requirements:Minimum 2+ years of experience in Technical IT Procurement, IT Reseller Sourcing, or B2B Hardware/Software Purchasing.Direct Experience with Enterprise Products: Servers (PowerEdge, ProLiant, ThinkSystem), Enterprise Networking/Security (Fortinet, Cisco), and Storage Systems.Distributor Portal Expertise: Hands-on experience navigating vendor portals and distribution tools (Ingram Micro, D&H, TD SYNNEX).Deal Registration Knowledge: Familiarity with OEM deal registration processes and special pricing mechanisms.Strong Negotiation & Analytical Skills: Comfort with math, margin calculations, and asking distributors for additional backend discounts.Excellent English Communication: Clear, professional written English for negotiating via email and messaging platforms.System Setup: Stable internet connection with backup, quiet workspace, and reliable power backup.

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