Procurement Specialist

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Vendor Management Specialist to develop and implement vendor strategies, manage procurement activities, and ensure contract compliance for hardware, software, and IS services. This role is ideal for professionals with strong negotiation skills and a passion for building vendor relationships that deliver quality and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, POs, and business cases for vendor selection
• Source, identify, and qualify IT vendors; maintain approved vendor database
• Negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and pricing for products and services
• Oversee contract renewals and monitor compliance with agreements
• Collaborate with IS teams and business groups to resolve vendor-related issues
• Create and distribute vendor scorecards; lead review meetings for performance improvement
• Process purchase requisitions and approve invoices for payment
• Partner with Finance to align vendor strategies with budget goals
• Continuously improve vendor management best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1-3 years of vendor management or procurement experience in a technology environment
• 1-3 years of contract administration/management experience
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in software license management (Microsoft, Adobe, Citrix) a plus
• Contract review and redlining experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy Skills procurement management, excel data entry, software as a service, procurement, vendor management, hardware Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $37.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Columbia,MD.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026. h4>

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.