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# IT Procurement Specialist

- **Company:** Tire Rack
- **Location:** South Bend, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Gantt Charts, Information Technology Operations, Microsoft Office, Project Management Information Systems, Procurement Software, Time Tracking Software, Zapier, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=03cc6a410b89778f

## About the Role

We're looking for someone who is reliable, organized, and eager to learn. Ideal candidates will have:

 * 1-3 months of related experience or training (internships, coursework, or entry-level work welcome)
 * General knowledge or understanding of IT systems
 * Strong communication and teamwork skills
 * Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate data entry
 * Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education Requirements

 * High School Diploma required

## Description

At Tire Rack, technology keeps our business moving-and our IT Procurement team makes sure our systems, hardware, and software are in place to support our people. We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented IT Procurement Specialist I to support our IT Procurement and Project Management teams by coordinating purchases, managing documentation, tracking budgets, and maintaining accurate reporting across multiple IT portfolios.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone interested in IT operations, project coordination, or procurement who enjoys working with data, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
What You'll Do
As an IT Procurement Specialist I, you'll play a key role in keeping IT purchasing, tracking, and reporting running smoothly. You will:
IT Procurement & Vendor Support

 * Assist with all phases of the IT procurement process
 * Build and maintain relationships with vendors
 * Support contract negotiations for pricing, terms, and service level agreements
 * Monitor maintenance and licensing contracts, including approvals and renewals
 * Prepare and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs)
 * Request orders with suppliers and create purchase orders
 * Validate purchase orders against packing slips upon delivery
 * Track hardware and software purchases and maintain accurate license records
 * Organize and retain contracts and procurement documentation

Budgeting & Reporting

 * Maintain budget records and work with Accounting to ensure accuracy
 * Produce and update procurement, budget, and project-related reports and dashboards

Project & Portfolio Support

 * Support project managers by developing and updating:
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 + Project documentation
 + Work breakdown structures
 + Gantt charts
 + Close-out documents
 * Assist with inventory lists and equipment lead-time tracking within project schedules
 * Run HourStack and MRC time reports for project managers
 * Maintain the Project Management Information System (PMIS), including Zapier automations

Administrative & Event Support

 * Assist the Director of the PMO with coordination of in-person events such as IT Town Halls and DT visits
 * Perform additional administrative and project support duties as assigned


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