Responsible for leveraging all available supplier-sponsored programs to allocate inventory and process purchase orders for completed sales orders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Allocate inventory and process orders in fulfillment of all sales orders stock orders and miscellaneous products
Obtain a firm understanding of the public sector programs available to the company and work with the internal teams to ensure these programs are fully utilized
Obtain a firm understanding of quantity discount programs free freight programs and other company supplier sponsored programs
Collaborate with internal teams and company suppliers to assist in resolving any post-submittal issues with purchase orders
Maintain and monitor the Ordered Queue
Provide data and support on various projects for Purchasing and Procurement when needed
Other duties assigned as needed Skills and Abilities
Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
Ability to work and think independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Must have clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)
Effective communication and interaction with employees clients and colleagues and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills
Education and/or Experience
Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1-2 years Buying experience in similar or related field (Construction Audiovisual Telecommunications) preferred
Experience operating in a multi-state and/or complex matrix business environment is desirable
Working Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. The work environment is generally moderate in noise (inter-office conversations and computers/printers). Physical Requirements The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities