Posted 3 days ago

Procurement Specialist

Buffalo GroveOn-site

AI Summary

Negotiates with suppliers, manages stock orders up to $25,000, coordinates with sales on pricing, and handles daily corporate purchasing.

About this role

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.

Responsibilities

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

Competencies and Skills

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