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Computer Enterprises, Inc.Columbia, SC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$34 - $37/hr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

*Only W-2 candidates who are local to the Columbia, SC area will be considered, no C2C*

Computer Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) is seeking a talented Buyer to join our Client''s dynamic team.
Job at a glance:
  • This is a long-term contract, with an initial term of 6 months, planned for extension and/or permanent placement
  • Pay rate is $34-$37/hr W2 + eligible to sign up for benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k) on day 1
  • Hybrid position, onsite in Columbia, SC 3 days/wk (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and remote 2 days/wk
Position Summary
Purchasing professional responsible for sourcing, vendor management, RFP/RFB processes, contract pricing, negotiations, strategic purchasing projects, supply chain coordination, and stakeholder support across hardware, software, and services.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead large and complex RFPs, RFBs, RFQs, and sourcing events
  • Gather business requirements and identify appropriate products/services
  • Work with suppliers and internal technology/platform owners
  • Source approved vendors and support vendor onboarding when required
  • Negotiate pricing, volume discounts, and budgetary quotes
  • Support strategic purchasing initiatives and projects
  • Track orders through receipt and resolve shipping/logistics issues
  • Coordinate RMAs and vendor-related issue resolution
  • Maintain approved hardware/software lists
  • Manage vendor relationships and performance
  • Communicate supply chain risks, shortages, and pricing volatility
  • Support hardware transition initiatives without supply disruptions
Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor''s degree OR 4+ years of purchasing, finance, and/or budget management experience
  • 4+ years of purchasing, finance, and/or budget management experience
  • Experience purchasing and sourcing hardware (data center/ workstation), software items and ability to understand contract renewal purchase orders
  • Strong:
    • Vendor management
    • Sourcing
    • Negotiation
    • Analytical skills
    • Communication skills
    • Customer service skills
    • Organizational skills
    • Presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • 6+ years purchasing and finance/budget management experience
  • Bachelor''s degree in Business Administration or Finance
  • Knowledge of mathematical/statistical concepts
Preferred Certifications
  • CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)
  • CPPO (Certified Public Purchasing Officer)
  • CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
  • Or ability to obtain within 1 year

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Skills

401k
Onboarding
Sourcing
Vendor Management

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