Procurement Specialist

United States·Buffalo GroveRegular Full Timemid

Procurement SpecialistProcurement & Purchasing

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Tusker began with a belief: technology should perform so people can. From our Midwestern roots to our nationwide reach, we’ve grown through partnership, precision,

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Procurement SpecialistProcurement & Purchasing

Tusker began with a belief: technology should perform so people can. From our Midwestern roots to our nationwide reach, we’ve grown through partnership, precision, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way—every time. We are seeking a Procurement Specialist who will foster strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate terms and pricing, while coordinating with the sales team on quotes and pricing strategies. Key responsibilities include identifying cost-saving opportunities, managing stock orders up to $25,000, addressing supplier delivery issues, and handling daily purchasing for corporate orders.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules

Developing a basic understanding of the products or services being purchased to make smart purchasing decisions

Coordinate with the sales team to assist with quotes, support specific opportunities, and ensure alignment with pricing strategies for optimal results

Identify cost savings opportunities by leveraging distributors and supplier’s up front rebates and deal registration

Evaluate, approve, and place stock orders up to $25,000

Responding to ETA requests received outside of working hours in Macedonia

Address any issues with suppliers with delivery delays, or discrepancies in orders

Daily purchasing of goods for our corporate sales orders

Annual Inventory – participate in annual inventory physical account preparation, count and variance activities

Meet performance standards of the department (goals & objectives).

Responsibilities may include project-related work

Multitask and communicate with vendors on price, availability, and order status for Tusker's purchase orders
Must be detail-oriented and embrace critical thinking abilities given our diverse business model with IT, AV, Managed Services & Labor along with dropships and warehousing inventory.
Shows strong problem-solving skills by proactively identifying issues and implementing effective solutions

2–3 years of purchasing experience

Experience in the computer, A/V, and/or distribution industry is helpful

Microsoft Office experience required with Teams, Outlook and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel preferred

Experience with Oracle Netsuite preferred but not required

Starting at $65,000/year

Tusker is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

We seek team members from all backgrounds to join our organization, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, unique, and best selves to work.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

Tusker makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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Buffalo Grove, United States

On-site at the office

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About this job

Pay per year: $65,000 a year; 15% below the $76,550 median for Procurement Specialist jobs on Jobera (54 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 27 days ago
Employer: has 20 open jobs on Jobera.