Procurement Specialist

Why Dataprise?

• Dataprise is a private equity backed company whose mission is to grow organically and inorganically through the acquisition of solid performing businesses that are well aligned to our philosophies and values.
• Our mission is to delight our clients and create an outstanding people experience both internally and externally.
• We are an employee focused organization that prioritizes employee retention, satisfaction, and empowerment.
• We provide career growth opportunities through internal movement and through continuous learning, upskilling, job shadow programs, career mentors, annual training allotments, and LinkedIn Learning licenses for all employees.
• 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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 about 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 the guideline.
• Maintain supplier costs in line with company margin profiles
• 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 identify preferred vendor sources.
• Recommend any improvements to policies, procedures, processes, controls, systems etc.

What Skills & Experience You’ll Need:

• Prior experience and knowledge working with hardware and software providers.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent is required.
• 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.

Compensation:

• Dataprise is committed to maintaining a positive work environment by ensuring that compensation across the Company is managed in a competitive, consistent, and fair manner. Each Dataprise employee will be compensated in line with their specific scope of responsibility, skill level, and educational background, in addition to the projected impact on the success of the Company.
• We have a comprehensive Compensation Management System which establishes the guidelines we use in making compensation decisions and is comprised of compensation policies, salary structures, salary grades, incentive target guidelines, job descriptions, and career charts.
• This position’s Salary Range is: $65,000-$90,000 (NOTE: this is the range at the national average level; specific salaries offered will be adjusted higher/lower due to the local labor market of the candidate).

Dataprise Diversity Commitment: At Dataprise, we celebrate what makes us unique: our people. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that seeks and embraces thoughts and ideas from all different backgrounds. We welcome everyone and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, gender, gender identity/expression, religion, ethnicity, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation. We are #DataprisePROUD!

Dataprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer.