Procurement Specialist

Why Work at SJA Solutions?

SJA Solutions creates opportunities for every teammate to learn professional skills and develop their career while being able to take advantage of our flexible team-based culture. Working at SJA Solutions means you can make a difference in our communities by helping to solve problems and improve results. You will be working in a:

• Healthy and growing company
• Team-based and Core Values driven organization that uses EOS to communicate and drive results.
• Company that cares about people and helping others.
• Team who cares about delivering the best service possible while having fun doing it.

Quick Facts About SJA Solutions

• We are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and have over 40 Team members.
• We exist to help our Team, Clients, and Communities grow and succeed through relationship driven IT experiences.
• Our Team members are positive, strong communicators, highly resourceful, great team players, and all-around good people.

Our Core Values

• One Team
• Own It
• Make it Better
• Humbly Confident
• Clients are Everything

Core Purpose

• As a Procurement Specialist at SJA Solutions, your primary role will involve overseeing the purchasing of technology equipment, maintaining relationships with our vendors as well as seeking out new vendor relationships, inventory management, and conducting detailed audits of vendor invoices to maximize profits while reducing losses.

This position will be focused on:

• Procuring technology equipment including hardware, software, and licensing.
• Engaging with existing vendors and building relationships with new ones.
• Conduct detailed audits of vendor invoices to ensure billing accuracy.
• Managing inventory, which includes shipping and receiving.
• Communicating with internal team members and clients regarding expectations of product availability, ship dates and arrival dates.

Qualified candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Willingness to Communicate: Must be open to communicating via phone, email, and in person.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Customer Service Skills: Exhibits strong customer service skills.
• Adaptability: Capable of managing and adapting to constant change, continuously refining and innovating processes.
• Attention to Detail: Pays meticulous attention to detail.
• Process Adherence: Demonstrates the ability to follow established processes.
• Follow-Through: Shows strong commitment to follow-through to ensure accuracy.
• Technical Understanding: Basic understanding of server and computer hardware is a plus.

Applicants with any of the following will be given preference:

• Relevant Work experience or education
• History working in a fast-paced environment
• Microsoft Office – (1 year experience)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person