Procurement Associate
We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual to be our Procurement Associate. From our Dallas office and bringing a combination of procurement, customer service, and inventory management skills, you will have knowledge of computer hardware / software, as well as the ability to communicate well and in a professional manner with internal employees and external clients and vendors. As part of the Procurement / Inventory team, you will proactively research and offer solutions to needs that are raised, as well as offer ideas for process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with clients about hardware / software requirements
- Provide quotes for product that meet clients' requirements
- Process orders, including placing orders with vendors and distributors and sending order to internal departments for invoicing
- Provide post-order support, such as providing orders updates and facilitating returns
- Communicate with internal teams about incoming orders
- Maintain storage room, including general organization / cleanliness and receiving incoming shipments
- Maintain and update inventory system of internal hardware, periodically auditing hardware inventory
- Place re-stock orders with suppliers, as well as negotiate pricing with suppliers
- Assist with allocating hardware for both internal and external projects / requests
- Coordinate periodic pickups with hardware recycling company to dispose decommissioned hardware
- Communicate with internal teams about stock shortage and / or delays
- Occasional lifting of packages and related inventory hardware (up to 50lbs)
- Schedule and prep hardware that needs to be delivered via courier or Fedex
Skills
Must be organized, personable, and detail-oriented.Must be able to multi taskMust possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenMust be process oriented, able to both take direction and suggest improvements when appropriateMust be both a team oriented collaborator as well as someone able to work individually and take initiativeMust be able to work with a diverse array of employeesQualifications
HS diplomaFamiliarity working within an office environmentProfessional demeanor2-5 years customer service experience2-5 years procurement / inventory management experienceAbility to lift over 25+ lbs of equipmentBasic understanding of computer hardware, components and softwarePrior experience working within software systems a plus (ServiceNow, ConnectWise, Microsoft Office Suite)A great attitude and a willingness to learn from and contribute to our Procurement TeamThe Benefits of Working for Abacus
Exposure to diverse array of technologiesCompetitive compensationRobust benefits package : medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, and PTOPositive, friendly, supportive office environmentWorkplace perks such as healthy snacks, wellness program, and fun events