Procurement Specialist
Job Location:
Buffalo Grove, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Tusker began with a belief: technology should perform so people can. From our Midwestern roots to our nationwide reach weve grown through partnership precision and a shared commitment to doing things the right wayevery time. We are seeking a Procurement Specialist who will foster strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate terms and pricing while coordinating with the sales team on quotes and pricing strategies. Key responsibilities include identifying cost-saving opportunities managing stock orders up to $25000 addressing supplier delivery issues and handling daily purchasing for corporate orders.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms pricing and delivery schedules
- Developing a basic understanding of the products or services being purchased to make smart purchasing decisions
- Coordinate with the sales team to assist with quotes support specific opportunities and ensure alignment with pricing strategies for optimal results
- Identify cost savings opportunities by leveraging distributors and suppliers up front rebates and deal registration
- Evaluate approve and place stock orders up to $25000
- Responding to ETA requests received outside of working hours in Macedonia
- Address any issues with suppliers with delivery delays or discrepancies in orders
- Daily purchasing of goods for our corporate sales orders
- Annual Inventory participate in annual inventory physical account preparation count and variance activities
- Meet performance standards of the department (goals & objectives).
- Responsibilities may include project-related work
- Multitask and communicate with vendors on price availability and order status for Tuskers purchase orders
- Must be detail-oriented and embrace critical thinking abilities given our diverse business model with IT AV Managed Services & Labor along with dropships and warehousing inventory.
- Shows strong problem-solving skills by proactively identifying issues and implementing effective solutions
- 23 years of purchasing experience
- Experience in the computer A/V and/or distribution industry is helpful
- Microsoft Office experience required with Teams Outlook and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel preferred
- Experience with Oracle Netsuite preferred but not required
Tusker is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
We seek team members from all backgrounds to join our organization and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic unique and best selves to work.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits and training.
Tusker makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.
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About Company
Tusker is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any oth ... View more
