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Procurement Specialist

Buffalo Grove, ILOn-site

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Procurement Specialist at Tusker builds supplier relationships, negotiates terms and pricing, coordinates with sales on quotes, identifies cost savings, and manages stock orders up to $25,000.

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

    Knowledge, Education & Experience

  • 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

    • Salary

    Starting at $55,000/year

    Skills

    AV ProcurementDistribution ProcurementDropshipExcelIT ProcurementMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsOracle NetSuite

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