IT Procurement Specialist

Tire Rack’s IT Procurement team plays a critical role in ensuring our technology partners, products, and services are aligned with business needs, budget expectations, and operational standards. We are seeking an IT Procurement Specialist I to support the acquisition of IT products and services while helping maintain cost control, quality, and compliance.

Under direct supervision, this role works closely with IT teams, project managers, accounting, and external vendors to manage procurement activities, track spending, review contracts, and support data-driven purchasing decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow a career in IT operations, procurement, or technology support.

• Assist with all phases of the IT procurement process from requisition through payment
• Review and negotiate vendor contracts, including renewals and amendments
• Evaluate pricing, terms, and service level agreements to support cost-effective purchasing
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with IT vendors and suppliers
• Assist with vetting terms and conditions for new software and service requests

• Maintain and update IT procurement budget records
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure budget accuracy and reporting
• Support expenditure analysis to identify potential cost-saving opportunities

• Collaborate with project managers and business stakeholders to forecast IT needs
• Help plan procurement activities aligned with project timelines and business priorities
• Process and manage purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and services

• Compile, update, and maintain procurement-related reports and dashboards
• Ensure accurate tracking of procurement activity and vendor information

• Assist with IT travel arrangements as needed
• Support department processes and standards, ensuring compliance with best practices

• We’re looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative professional who enjoys working with systems, data, and people.
• General knowledge or understanding of IT systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate data entry
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• High School Diploma required
• At least 6 months of related experience in a relevant field (IT, purchasing, accounting, administrative, or operations)

• At Tire Rack, you’ll join a collaborative IT and operations environment where your work directly supports business success. This role provides exposure to IT systems, vendor management, budgeting, and project coordination, building a strong foundation for future growth within technology, procurement, or operations.

• Monday through Friday (occasional weekends may be required)
• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (additional hours as needed)

Benefits include paid vacation days and holidays, comprehensive health insurance, optional 401(k) plan, and employee wellness program.

This brief summary of benefits is a guideline only and is subject to change at any time. For complete details, please contact Human Resources.

You will accrue PTO on the last day of each month, for a total of sixteen (16) days per calendar year. Additional days are earned after four years of full-time service per the policy outlined in our employee handbook (maximum 26 days).

You will receive one (1) business day of regular pay for each holiday for which the company closes. The company currently closes for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

You will be eligible for health insurance coverage on the first day following the completion of your first thirty (30) days of full-time employment.

Tire Rack also offers voluntary dental, vision, life and AD&D, and disability benefits, which you will be eligible to participate in after thirty (30) days of full-time employment.

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