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Procurement Specialist- Buyer - St Paul, United States - Vivacity Tech
Description
Vivacity Tech is looking for a Procurement Specialist to support the Operations, Finance, and Sales teams via the purchasing process.
What will we give you for your hard work:55-75k Salary, depending on experience
401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
Excellent Paid Time Off policy
Up to 80 hours Sick Time per year
96 hours off per year for volunteer opportunities
11 paid holidays per year
Award winning work environment
Development Reimbursement of $1000 per year
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits
Our Values drive everything we do:
Carry passion.
Desire excellence.
Keep dreaming.
Build community.
Be Vivacious.
While no day will be completely the same, you will execute daily responsibilities in these various functions:
Sources product pricing from the distributor
Develops and maintains relationships with wholesalers and suppliers
Negotiates contracts with wholesalers and suppliers
Oversees and maintains current inventory
Creates, submits and follows up on purchase orders
Researches, analyzes and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles and products, with attention to specific target market and demographics
Assesses financial risks of purchases
Maintains repository of vendor information
Attends trade shows, product exhibitions and conferences to maintain current understanding of new products and trends
Manages inventory levels of supplies needed for internal and external consumption
Continuously looks for ways to save the company unneeded expenses
Communicates product delays with other departments to ensure minimal disruption
Relentlessly pursuing process improvements to drive efficiency
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Expert technical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and assist and train others
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Extremely proficient with Google Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software
Ability to work independently
Education & Experience
Minimum 2 years relevant experience required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Who you will report to:
Jason is a Cubs fan as well as an avid fisherman. He also has terrible handwriting.
In alignment with our goal of continuing to create a diverse team, we are strongly encouraging candidates of color to apply.