IT Purchaser
Company: Align Communications
Location: Coppell
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Join the Team!Is technology your passion? Do you want to work
with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in
career you love?At Align, our professionals are the key to our
success. We don't just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people
who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what
they do. We're a group of tech-savvy professionals who are
motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded
opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our
team-work hard, play hard, be smart!We believe great communities
lead to great companies. That's why we offer a dynamic workplace
where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer
professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies,
make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills
whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.Position
OverviewAlign is seeking an experienced IT Purchaser in our Plano,
Texas office who will work with a great team in a growing company.
The IT Purchaser has the responsibility of buying products and
services. The items sourced may include hardware and software
products, shipping materials, office and kitchen supplies, and/or
services. Duties include price evaluations, market assessments,
product ordering, record keeping and tracking of inbound/outbound
orders.Position Details:The IT Purchaser will be based in our
Plano, TX officeThis is a full-time position offering a competitive
salary, comprehensive benefits, paid training, performance-based
bonusesResponsibilitiesThis person will order and track the
delivery of various IT products, create quotes, complete deal
registrations, and manage the inventory of the warehouse in Plano,
TX.Assess vendors and their offerings with interviews and analysis
to assess their qualityNegotiate sales agreements and supply
contracts in ways that benefit the CompanyCreate quotes and perform
deal registration with vendors such as Cisco, Extreme, Lenovo, Palo
Alto, Juniper, SamsungOrder placement for IT products, software,
equipment and materials, as well as internal use office supplies-
update ConnectWise, complete orders, manage tracking information
entry, and ensure invoicing and cost allocation is accurateSource
and evaluate vendor products based on price, availability,
necessity, quality and logistical expensesCollaborate with various
internal departments to ensure satisfactory fulfillment of all
customer requestsCoordinate with shipping agencies and sellers to
ensure timely deliveries and oversee the integrity and quality of
delivered goods and services, and manage the claims process as
necessary to resolve any issuesOrder Management from creation of
the purchase order to closure: update as lead times change, receive
PO, add tracking and serial numbers, liaison with AP to ensure
accuracy, close PO, work with AP to ensure accurate cost
allocationAuthorize payments and managing purchasing expenses with
meticulous record-keepingProcurement ticket board monitoring -
Updating/Closing tickets in ConnectWiseResponsible for inventory
management and all the logistics related to maintaining the Plano
warehouse including accurate record keeping, overseeing laptop
shipment/returns, and managing subscriptions for auto replenishment
(ex. Element 78)Shipping of products including Fed Ex shipments,
creating labels, scheduling pick-up and delivery, some
international shipments and drop shippingVendor
Relations/Partnership Compliance - Engineer certifications to
maintain partnership and not selling to non-registered clients -
ICPAContract/Subscription data maintenance through IT Glue for
documentation QualificationsRelevant Bachelor's degree preferred,
strong professional industry experience considered3-6 years of
experience as a Purchaser or in a related role, Managed Services or
IT Value Added Reseller (VAR) industry experience is strongly
preferredStrong industry experience for accurate product/service
quality assessmentsExperience with Deal Registration including Not
for Resale (NFR) RegistrationRelevant IT product knowledge (Cisco,
Extreme, Lenovo, Palo Alto, Juniper, Samsung)Inventory management
experienceIn-depth supply chain knowledge - understand lead times,
typical pricing, and market conditionsKnowledge of ConnectWise and
IT Glue would be a significant advantage, but is not
requiredExperience with vendor negotiations with both distributers
and manufactures, and possess keen negotiation and business
relationship building capabilitiesUnderstand order management
including the creation of the PO to closureKnowledge of shipping
insurance, and proper shipping to protect the companyKnowledge of
vendor analysis / spend and response timeMust demonstrate
consistency, accuracy, and follow-throughProfessional demeanor with
excellent written and verbal communication skillsAttention to
detail and high level of accuracyTier 2PM20 Align is a premier
global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. Align
specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure
solutions from the desktop to the data center as well as providing
managed IT services for clients.Our professional services team,
which includes Workplace Technology, Data Center Solutions and
Migrations & Cloud provide strategic consulting, design, project
management, engineering, implementation and support. Our
best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and
cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative
Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions
Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.Our client centric approach and
passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide
tailored solutions and business transformations for over three
decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide
forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current
and future business needs.Our teams have flawless track records of
delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing
relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000
and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries
including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and
health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.For
more information, visit:
www.align.comPI1ce6b7467513-25660-33825463
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