Procurement Specialist

Techvera•Tulsa, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Techvera is seeking a Procurement Analyst to oversee the procurement processes for our Hardware Lab department. Reporting to the Procurement Operations Team Lead, you will collaborate closely with our internal teams to design and execute streamlined processes that facilitate the efficient purchase and provisioning of hardware. The ideal candidate will bring their expertise in procurement and a knack for process optimization to ensure the seamless flow of IT hardware for our customers. Even if you don't meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

Multi-faceted Supply Chain Specialist with a solid history of streamlining operations and trimming costs
1-3 years of experience in customer demand planning
Basic data analysis capabilities
A motivated self-starter, with proven abilities to take ownership of difficult projects and see them through to successful completion
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills
Ability to work in a high change environment

Responsibilities

Audit and communicate all planning and purchasing in process to ensure successful fulfillment lifecycle daily.
Proactively reach out to clients to notify them of status updates, tracking information as it becomes available, any changes to ETA’s, as well as any actions the client may need to take to ensure procurement is delivered on time.
Act as a liaison between the hardware lab and service desk to provide timely updates on procurement status for our customers, as well as personally resolve any escalated tickets with assistance from the manager.
Provide device recommendations to clients in accordance with their needs on a departmental basis.
Identify opportunities and maintain partnerships with external vendors for preferential pricing.
Work closely with finance to ensure all procurements are in accordance with the new procurement policy.
Understanding the procurement and planning lifecycle, willingness to assist cross-functionally across the entire hardware lab team.
Review and assist with Purchase Order and/or Invoice discrepancies to resolve pricing, quantity, and unit of measure issues to ensure payment within terms for all vendors.
Actively track returns and refunds with vendors.
Provide support for the Logistics, Provisioning, Inventory, and Repairs Teams as needed.