Manage the day to day purchasing of parts and supplies that support sales, project management, and customer support departments.
Able to solicit and evaluate bids, negotiate prices and terms.
Analyze quotations received, select or recommend suppliers with whom orders are to be placed, and schedules deliveries.
Create purchase orders from approved purchase requisitions through ERP. Email purchase order to the vendor and follow up on orders.
Ability to determine best means to get orders to final destination.
Own special projects that improve the material process such as auctions, recycling, sale of excess or obsolete inventory.
Assist with proposals by contacting vendors for quotes.
Manages inventory levels, available stock and lead times.
Ability to drive company owned, 26’ box truck for material deliveries.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by their supervisor/manager.

Requirements

5+ years professional experience in a Purchasing environment.
Preferably in the security integration industry
Proficient use of a computer, specifically with Excel and Word. (Preferably advanced or certified Excel skills.)
Excellent negotiation and communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to work well and interact with internal/external suppliers and customers.
Strong work ethic and teamwork; “can do” attitude and desire to provide best service. Strong Interpersonal and Communicative Skills.
Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision; must be a self-starter and quick learner.
Strong Problem-Solving Skills
Self-organized, and able to work with minimum supervision.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
401 (k) w/company match 100% up to 3% and an additional 50% match of 2%
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

purchasingbids evaluationnegotiationpurchase ordersinventory managementmaterial process improvementExcelWordproblem-solvingdriving 26' box truck

Soft Skills

negotiation skillscommunication skillsteamworkinterpersonal skillsself-starterquick learnerwork ethicability to work under pressureself-organizationcan do attitude

Certifications

advanced Excel skills