Purchasing Procurement Specialist for IT goods

Job Description

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BES is seeking a Purchasing Procurement Specialist for IT goods, products, and services.

· This individual must understand computer technology products, understand the needs and expectations of customers and the willingness to build loyal relationships with accounts.

· This role requires significant interaction with clients over the telephone and via email, so willingness to work in an office environment is a must.

· Must be clean cut and have reliable transportation

· Must have Strong work ethic and high level of integrity

· Must be highly customer focused and understand the needs of the business

· Must have solid understanding of computer technology and willingness to learn

· Must have the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills

· Must be a team player

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Looking up computer parts, building PC and server configurations online using manufacture configuration tools

· Prepare quotes and purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, placing orders with suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders, resolving shipments error and RMAs with suppliers.

· Researching/locating software applications and building customer quotes

· Preferred experience working with technology distributors and technology purchasing experience

· Maintains contact with vendors, obtains quotations, examines bids

· Must have the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills

· Must be detail Oriented: quality and precision-focused, must have strong verbal and written communication skills

· Willingness to take required technology exams & certifications as needed by company.

· Applying knowledge of BES and partner product offerings to propose technology solutions and value propositions to customers

· Ability to support sales team in a pre/post sales technical role

· Assist with inner office projects as needed, must be team-oriented mindset and strong interpersonal skills

Company Description

Brown Enterprise Solutions Inc. (BES), is a privately held company that sells computer technology products and provides technology consulting services in a SMB market place (small/medium businesses, county/city government agencies, collegiate, and K-12 schools).