Purchasing Administrator

Job Description

We are presently looking for a qualified individual to join our team in the position of Purchasing Administrator at our Scottsdale location. We offer a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package.

Key responsibilities:
- Represent the company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
- Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
- Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
- Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.

Skills & Responsibilities

- Minimum of 2 years purchasing experience within the IT industry.
- Working knowledge of computer networking, servers, storage & software.
- Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required (French would be an asset but not mandatory)
- Ambitious, career oriented, energetic, self-motivated and results driven
- Excellent presentation, negotiation and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage several projects concurrently.
- Proficiency in using computers and are comfortable with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and utilizing the internet.

Salary Details

We offer a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package.

Location Details

Tempe, AZ 85282