Description:

Job Summary

• 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