Job Description

The primary role is to provide purchasing and negotiation services. Responsibilities include analyzing user requests and vendor contracts, product sourcing, negotiating pricing and agreement terms and preparing RFPs as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Bid and negotiate purchases and contracts for a variety of goods and services including printed materials, computer equipment, subscriptions and general supplies.

• Liaise with multi-location user community, providing solutions, support and superior customer service.

• Identify potential suppliers and enhance relationships with existing suppliers.

• Manage RFP processes through preparation, analysis and contract negotiations as needed.

• Manage assigned procurement projects from start to finish, consulting with and updating status for the requesting department and Company management as necessary.

• Be a consulting resource for other departments in purchasing and asset management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate must have strong analytical skills and judgement.

• The candidate should be driven, innovative, results oriented and persistent with a positive attitude and high interest in problem solving.

• Able to research, formulate and present arguments on a variety of issues.

• Able to work independently, manage time well and find enjoyment working in a quality-oriented, fast-paced team environment.

• Exhibit strong verbal and written communications skills.

• Should be able to establish working relationships with all levels of staff, management and vendors.

• The ideal candidate must be highly motivated with a desire for learning and continuous improvements.

• Able to quickly understand requirements for varying goods and services, and to add value in the analysis and acquisition of those items.

• The candidate should have sound decision-making abilities, excellent attention to detail and pride in a well-executed finished product.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Strong technical skills, including intermediate to expert level Excel and Word are also required.

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of related experience is preferred.

• Experience purchasing information technology solutions is desired.

Primary Location: Irvine, Orange County, California

Schedule: Full-time

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