MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
As a Purchasing Clerk at CNF Technologies, you’ll engage in a dynamic and multifaceted role that requires a blend of business acumen, analytical skills, and effective communication.
The person in this role will be responsible for providing timely and accurate sourcing, quoting, receiving and general product support related to computer systems, hardware, or software for multiple projects. This person must be able to work well under pressure, work independently and think creatively while also still taking direction, be punctual, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills and accurate attention to detail.
You will report directly to the Project Management Office (PMO) Director.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The selected candidates will have the following:
• Preparing quotes for hardware, software and projects.
• Assisting in tracking and managing license, warranty and support renewals for clients and company.
• Maintaining product listings, with price and cost information.
• Researching the market for the highest quality products at the lowest possible price.
• Implementing process improvements for better efficiency and documentation.
• Developing and improving vendor relationships.
• Providing exceptional customer service and resolving billing inquiries
• Understanding/establishing essential performance and risk indicators, as well as relevant reporting mechanisms
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to work under pressure and prioritize competing assignments with tight deadlines in environments with frequent interruptions.
• Possess strong project management skills with the ability to start a project and finish it on communicated timelines.
• Absolutely must be detailed-oriented and be willing to think outside the box when it comes to how to organize data to make easily identifiable and searchable
• Must have the ability to communicate professionally, persuasively, and personably with vendors and clients via phone and email.
• Be self-motivated, organized, and capable of pro-actively identifying, sourcing, and handling multiple initiatives at one given time to successful completion.
• Be a team player and willing to work in a fast paced, fluid environment.
• Must have a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and Windows based computer applications
• Be adaptable and able to collaborate with others who support different business systems (such as Monday.com, Unanet, MS365, Zendesk, Snipe-IT, etc.).
PREFERRED SKILLSET:
• Knowledge of IT hardware and software products and services, helpful but not required.
• Familiarity with databases a big plus.
• Experience working with a ticketing system, helpful but will train the right person.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma
• 4-year degree in related field or equivalent experience (prefer Business, Finance, Marketing, or Communications, but will consider other degrees and experience).
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (create and maintain spreadsheets, write professional policies and memos, and build presentations).
• 1-3 years of experience in a purchasing role in the technology sector (preferred).
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:
Location is San Antonio, TX (Preferred)
Hybrid schedule – Monday-Friday. Two days at the office, Three days from home or office (employee choice).
Fully remote may be possible.