Purchasing Lead

Convergint•Pelham, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Convergint is looking for a full-time, results-driven, and forward-thinking Purchasing Lead to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and communicating activities of the Purchasing and Logistics groups with the Operations and Service departments for CTCs in the Midwest. Adheres to the ethical standards of purchasing. Provides work direction and training to Purchasing Agents. Maintains strong partnerships with all Colleagues, Customers and Vendors, meeting operation product needs on a timely basis and evaluate and recommend new products to enhance standards and increase profitability. As a Purchasing Lead, you will be part of a dynamic team that will enable you to grow as Convergint grows. For information about how we use your personal information, please see our Colleague & Applicant Privacy Notice, available on convergint.com/careers.

Requirements

High prioritization skills.
Successfully gain product knowledge.
Must have the ability to work well with others, providing an effective solution to benefit Convergint Colleagues, Customers and Vendors.
Takes initiative.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills required.
Strong attention to detail and follow-up.
Cost-conscious business sense.
Ability to redesign current processes for efficiency and productivity.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Self-starting and aggressive in pace.
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
Function in a team management setting.
Provide effective leadership and training.
Highschool/GED or equivalent experience
3 years purchasing experience

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred
Familiarity with Security, Fire and/or Banking fields
Construction Experience

Responsibilities

Managing, coordinating, and communicating activities of the Purchasing and Logistics groups with the Operations and Service departments for CTCs in the Midwest.
Adhering to the ethical standards of purchasing.
Providing work direction and training to Purchasing Agents.
Maintaining strong partnerships with all Colleagues, Customers and Vendors, meeting operation product needs on a timely basis.
Evaluating and recommending new products to enhance standards and increase profitability.
Implementing systems related to the flow of purchases from needs analysis to invoice payment.
Ensuring utilization of available inventory items or surplus material by Purchasing Agents.
Continued development of Inventory Management software and related systems.
Obtaining quotes and negotiating costs with vendors that meet margin goals.
Ensuring priority order requests are completed by Purchasing Agents.
Managing vendors to ensure price competitiveness, inventory levels, quality, on time delivery and key performance indicators are met.
Identifying and working to qualify new vendors.
Interfacing with all departments and resolving problems and issues, as necessary.
Establishing rapport with Colleagues, Customers and Vendors.
Providing purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
Communicating professionally, persuasively, and personably with Vendors and Clients via phone and email.
Performing product research when necessary.
Supervising Purchasing Agents and assisting in order entry as needed.
Providing continuous training and support to Purchasing Agents.
Reconciling and processing purchasing and receiving documents for payment approval to A/P.
Performing other duties as requested or required.