Procurement Specialist

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Overview

The Purchasing / Quoting Specialists provides administrative and organizational support to the sales team. Primary functions include order processing/entry, record keeping, and response to customer inquiries.

Additional benefits including but not limited to: Paid $50,000 life insurance policy, Employer paid health insurance, Vision, Dental, 3% match towards retirement plan, Aflac Cancer Policy, 7 paid holidays, Paid sick and vacation time, company uniforms, company cell phone.

Schedule:

In person only

Monday through Friday (40 hours)

Required to travel to 2-3 conferences throughout the year. Dates given during interview process.

Key Responsibilities

· Support sales team by generating accurate and timely quotes, sales orders, purchase orders, delivery schedules, etc.

· Provide exemplary customer service to customers calling in, walk ins, and to salesmen when they need assistance.

· Retain a general knowledge on major product lines carried, as well as any other applicable products/services.

· Monitor EVA and open RFP/bids. Advise salesman of open and pending bids. Assist in submitting bids.

· Update product pricing or other information in QuickBooks.

· Shipping/Receiving. (Checking in items from vendors, and shipping out customer orders via UPS)

· Assist with walk in customers and visitors as needed.

· Answer phone calls as needed.

· Proactively engage with customers and sales team to anticipate their needs, offer solutions, and promote additional products or services when appropriate.

· Other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations:

· Accurate and consistent quotes and orders completed within predetermined timeline.

· Responsive and valuable support/answers provided to sales team within reasonable timeline of request.

· Exemplary communication received by fellow coworkers and customers.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business administration.
• 2-3 years minimum experience in customer service or sales support.
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office/ tech savvy
• Ability to multitask
• Knowledge of government purchasing a bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person