Purchasing Associate - Tech-Keys

Tech-Keys is a full-service IT Company providing IT solutions to businesses for over a decade. Our mission has and always been to give our clients the sense of security they need to entrust us with their business' technology needs and we are proud to say that in ten years of business we have never let a client down. It is who we are, and what we believe has been a driving force behind our incredible growth.

Tech-Keys believes very strongly in Culture and Core Values. This Company has only been able to grow and continue growing by ensuring that every individual on the team exemplifies each of the following Core Values:

1. CARE
2. BE PROUD
3. AIM HIGHER
4. FUN & BALANCED
5. SPEAK UP

Tech-Keys is looking for a entry to mid-level Purchasing Associate to join our team and be responsible for assisting the Purchasing and Logistics aspect of our team.  

• Processing orders for both internal and client hardware and software
• Product sourcing for client requested hardware
• Continuous communication with clients to ensure appropriate products are proposed
• Preparing proposals for client review
• Communicate with vendors and negotiate the best possible pricing
• Maintain organized management over inventory of internal hardware and supplies
• Coordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipment
• Responsible for periodic deliveries to facilities or client locations
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered
• Obtains purchased items and forwards to necessary department(s), while monitoring and expediting orders as needed
• Draft a variety of communications, including client interaction
• Take a personal interest in and be responsible for the quality of work performed or associated with
• Follow all company policies and best practices such as accurate time tracking

Requirements:

• Desire to work on the customer-facing side of a tech company
• Any IT experience is a plus
• Strong interest in IT is a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is a plus
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment
• Strong interpersonal skills including phone manner, written communication, and client-care
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative
• Hardworking and dedicated outlook
• Good collaboration and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to take on additional tasks as needed
• Ability to take direction, absorb information quickly, and work independently when needed
• Ability to occasionally lift items up to 65lbs