Job Description

OpenKyber Group is hiring! OpenKyber is looking for an Indirect IT Buyer , Dearborn, MI

For quick apply, please reach out to OpenKyber at / The Indirect IT Project Manager Buyer will be responsible for leading and executing the procurement strategy for information technology hardware, software, and services across the organization. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, identifying cost-saving opportunities, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and collaborating closely with internal departments to meet business needs.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills, a deep understanding of indirect spend categories, proven experience managing procurement processes, and the ability to work effectively within a team of supply chain employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive sourcing strategies for information technology products and services across all business units.
• Achieve significant value creation, cost savings-including redundancy reduction and tail-spend control-and favorable commercial terms.
• Report key performance indicators and sourcing results to senior leadership.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners to understand requirements and ensure alignment.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with key suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance against established KPIs, conduct business reviews, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of buyers.
• Oversee global coordination with purchasing partners.
• Provide guidance, establish clear performance objectives, manage workload distribution, and foster a collaborative, engaging, and high-performing team environment.
• Lead and successfully execute complex strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable procurement policies, procedures, and organizational requirements.
• This role supports information technology procurement activities across business units.
• The position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and global purchasing partners.
• Success in this role will be measured through value creation, cost savings, supplier performance, strategic sourcing results, and team effectiveness.

Required Skills

Leadership, Purchasing, Contract negotiation

Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field. 3 years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, or program management; experience within the automotive industry is preferred. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization and translate detailed information into clear, concise executive summaries. Proven analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and present insights clearly to a variety of audiences. Strong foundational knowledge of information technology categories, including hardware, software, and IT services. Experience leading and successfully executing complex strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations. Highly adaptable and resourceful, with the ability to manage changing priorities and thrive in ambiguous environments.

Experience Preferred

The hiring manager is open to candidates who have entry level and possess two to three years of experience in the IT field. Strong interest in receiving training and developing expertise in this area of the business.

Education Required

Bachelor's degree

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives

OpenKyber takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We will also speak with you about the process, including interviews and job offers.

About OpenKyber Group The OpenKyber Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. OpenKyber is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company. #LI-PS11 #LI-ONSITE

For applications and inquiries, contact:hirings@openkyber.com

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