Purchaser

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Purchaser

Reports to : Senior Buyer

Location : North Sioux City, SD

Job Description : The Purchaser is responsible for the timely placement of purchase orders to fulfill sales orders secured by the sales staff. The purchaser must work closely with Sales Account Managers to ensure correct and timely delivery of materials and products to customers. The purchaser also acts on behalf of Sterling to negotiate the best prices and delivery schedule for products from authorized distributors and resellers.

Required Technical Skills : The Purchaser should have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Salesforce. Experience using ERP system software is required. The purchaser should be very familiar with navigating a variety of e-commerce websites to procure items.

Required Education / Experience : The Purchaser should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement activities and managing the finances of procurement activities. Experience in procurement of IT related products for Federal, State, and Local government customers is desired. Post-secondary education in accounting, business, or finance is desired, and a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields is preferred.

Requirements :

• Possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality.
• Able to communicate and coordinate effectively with coworkers.
• Organized, independent worker. Able to complete required tasks without oversight.
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing to customers, vendors, and coworkers.
• Has a pleasant, patient and friendly attitude.
• Strong decision making and analytical abilities. Capable negotiator.
• Familiarity with IT related products, including hardware, software, and services.

Primary Responsibilities :

In coordination with Account Managers, vendors, and / or customers, procure replacement product if necessary for backordered, end-of-life, or discontinued products.

Sterling Computers Corporation (“Sterling”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, medical condition, economic status or status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, national or social or ethnic origin, past or present membership in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, sex, pregnancy, marital or civil union or domestic partnership status, family or parental status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, family medical history or genetic information, HIV status, political belief, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.