STIIIZY IT Procurement Clerk

We are seeking a talented IT Procurement Specialist I to provide professional, first-level support to the procurement function. While the primary focus of this role is IT Procurement Specialist I, the successful candidate may also have the opportunity to cross-train in other positions within the department based on organizational needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate technology vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms for hardware, software, and services.
• Evaluate contracts with technology vendors while maintaining positive relationships with external partners under supervision.
• Produces reports tracking contract expiration dates or spending for assigned categories or departments.
• Oversees new vendor setup in IT procurement or purchasing systems and ensures that systems are appropriately maintained and updated.
• Coordinate the purchase of IT equipment, licenses, and other assets.
• Monitor IT procurement budgets and expenses.
• Optimize spending while ensuring quality and value.
• Maintain accurate records of IT assets and inventory.
• Track warranties, licenses, and renewal dates.
• Ensure purchased products meet technical specifications and organizational requirements.
• May track shipments or verify quantities received against purchase orders/invoices.
• Handles moderately complex issues and refers more advanced issues to higher-level staff.
• Work closely with IT teams, stakeholders, and finance departments.
• Communicate effectively to meet organizational needs.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives assigned by supervisor.
• Performs work under direct supervision.
• Diligent, Punctual and Ready to work!

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Clerical skills
• Attentiveness
• Detail-oriented

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving: Identifies opportunities for sound problem solving in order to ensure smooth flow of goods and services.
• Communication: Practices clear, concise, and timely communication to foster clarity, alignment, & trust.
• Policy & Procedure: Adheres to company policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the team’s operations.
• Adaptability: Uses essential tools and resources to pivot quickly in the face of unforeseen challenges in order to empower teams to thrive in dynamic and challenging situations.
• Self-Awareness: Possess awareness of one’s verbal and non-verbal communication ensuring that interactions are characterized by respect and professionalism.
• Collaboration: Identifies opportunities to leverage teammate’s diverse strengths to work collectively towards a common goal.
• Professional: Consistently demonstrates dignity, respect, and engagement while adapting interactions and communications to others.

Education & Experience:

• Solid working experience and/or knowledge within the field; preferred.
• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent; preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience; preferred.
• Experience with productivity software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Extensive equipment support experience.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to travel 25% of the time.
• Available for on-site operations work Monday-Friday.
• Work revolves around objectives, projects, and priorities - not hours; must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 15 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting at a desk, and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• Ability to get in and out of vehicle and walk up and down stairs during your shift.
• Must be able to stand, sit for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist.
• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals

Company:

We are setting the industry standard to influence and inspire through our innovative methods. We merge together cannabis culture with cutting-edge technology to deliver the best possible customer and employee experience(s).

The company operates a fully integrated cannabis business with a footprint that covers the entire breadth of the state of California; the world's largest cannabis market. We control our supply chain from cultivation to retail, which enables us to deliver clean and tested cannabis products at unmatched prices.

Our mission is to provide the one-stop-shop cannabis experience by offering exceptional customer experience service and diversified products. We strive to build long-term customer loyalty.

Benefits & Compensation:

All employees are provided competitive compensation, paid training, and employee discounts on our products and services. We offer a range of benefits packages based on employee eligibility*, including:

• Paid Vacation Time, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Parental Leave.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k with generous employer match.
• Life Insurance.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.