Remote Procurement Specialist

Summary

The job is for a position in Dataprise, a private equity backed company that focuses on organic and inorganic growth. The role involves managing hardware and software orders, vendor relationships, and ensuring quality standards. The company offers career growth opportunities, comprehensive wellness programs, a commitment to DEI, focus on work/life balance, competitive pay, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, telemedicine, EAP, 401(k) with match, and more.

Requirements

• Prior experience and knowledge working with hardware and software providers
• A strong attention to detail and quality with demonstrated capability to monitor own work to ensure quality, accuracy, and thoroughness
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (executive management, distribution partners, etc)
• Adaptability to changes in the work environment to manage competing demands and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Dependability to be able to produce work regularly and on-time, following, responding to management direction, and soliciting feedback to improve performance
• A proficiency in data entry with a strong attention to detail
• A high respect for confidentiality
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and time management/prioritization skills
• A results-oriented drive with the ability to take ownership of attaining performance goals
• A strong work and service ethic
• Superior poise and judgment

Responsibilities

• Participate in the fulfillment process by ordering all hardware and software for Dataprise external clients, as well as for internal use
• Perform troubleshooting of discontinued hardware or price changes with Solution Engineering department after execution
• Track all orders and update clients and appropriate internal staff on order status
• Provide weekly reporting on the status, etc. on all open orders to provide comprehensive visibility to management on product resale
• Investigate any invoice disputes from clients pertaining to hardware or software orders
• Analyze each product deal prior to ordering to ensure Dataprise maximizes gross profit including securing override approval from Sales/Services executives for product pricing that is below guideline
• Identify and evaluate potential vendors to meet the company’s needs
• Secure favorable terms and conditions for products and services
• Ensure vendors meet quality standards and adhere to company policies
• Work to consolidate purchasing to as few as possible and identifying preferred vendor sources
• Recommend any improvements to policies, procedures, processes, controls, systems etc

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred but not required

Benefits

• Comprehensive Wellness Program including gym membership discounts/subsidies, and Wellness Rewards opportunities
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through a multi-faceted DEI Program
• A focus on work/life balance including hybrid and remote work options, 10 paid holidays and generous PTO
• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including top-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family + FREE telemedicine benefits, company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k) with company match
• An opportunity to grow, be challenged, have fun, and learn from some of the most talented technology professionals out there