Purchasing Associate

Pavion Connects and Protects by providing innovative fire security and communication integration solutions to customers across 70 U.S. locations and 22 countries. We bring industry-leading expertise to clients in enterprise healthcare education government data center and retail industries.

As a global leader Pavion specializes in the design installation service and maintenance of cutting-edge fire alarm systems critical communications video surveillance access control and advanced AV technologies. Our mission is to bring clarity and transformation to safety security and communication through integral technology and radical service.

With a commitment to safety reliability and operational excellence Pavion ensures scalable future-ready solutions tailored to meet and exceed our clients needs. Learn more at

Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Purchasing Associate to join our corporate team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Will receive & review material requisitions and place Purchase Orders with appropriate suppliers
• Will work with requisitioner/PM on any discrepancies or questions to ensure PO is accurate
• Will submit PO to supplier contact supplier to confirm receipt and secure approximate ship date
• Will be responsible for maintaining record of each transaction including need by date ship dates etc.
• Will be responsible for follow up in advance of ship dates or if ship dates have passed without receipt
• Will be primary contact with supplier for that order and will be responsible for communicating any questions issues concerns back to the requisitioner or Project Manager
• Will facilitate the close-out of all POs once materials have been received and invoiced

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience
• Ability to work with a shared services team with both individual and group responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Sedona CRM and MS Business Central
• Experience with systems and materials for electronic security fire alarm video conferencing nurse call access control CCTV and other industry products
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications particularly Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Disclaimer:This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not be construed as a contract for employment.

Pavion is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

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