Purchasing Specialist

Location

Salt Lake City, UT | United States

Job description

About Us

Les Olson IT is one of the fastest-growing and most capable technology service providers in the West. We're looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join our team. Les Olson IT does "I.T. the LOC Way": with talent, passion, and compassion, driving our continual growth and strong position in the market through superior service. If that sounds like the sort of team you'd like to join, read on!

What makes Les Olson different?

Unlike most technology companies, Les Olson has been in business for over 65 years. We're a family-owned company and remain family-operated to this day. The company began at the Olson family dinner table and has since grown to over 300 employees spread across nine locations in two states.

We take great pride not only in offering attentive and effective service to our customers, but in providing our team members with an environment that enables growth and development, both professionally and personally. We invest in our team, working with each employee to design a fulfilling career path that grows and evolves as they do.

"Work/life balance" isn't just a meaningless buzzword at Les Olson. We are protective of our employees' personal time and make sure they have the resources they need to care for themselves and their families.

We offer:

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• 401k match + Pension
• Full Medical, Dental & Vision + HSA
• Mental health care coverage
• Life Insurance
• Local Volunteer Opportunities

What You'll Do:

The Purchasing Specialist orders supplies, both for everyday and special needs. You'll manage contracts with vendors, which includes administering, negotiating, reviewing, renewing, and filing those agreements, as well as periodically reevaluating those contracts to learn which vendors offer the best availability, pricing, and terms. You'll place orders for our Image & Print division, as well as some purchases to support our Managed IT division, and will make use of both vendor websites and paper purchase orders. Your job will involve clear communication with the sales teams, both in creating bids and in placing the right order for the customer's needs. Along the way, you'll need to develop a working knowledge of all our vendors and the agreements we have with them, as well as knowledge of the print and MIT products and supplies we'll need to order. You'll help maintain a pricing list that internal teams can reference, as well as keep our internal inventory lists up-to-date.

Who We Are Looking For:

• 1 year or more purchasing or similar experience is beneficial
• 1 year previous AR or AP experience is beneficial
• Computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
• Prioritize multiple tasks
• Eagerness to learn
• Punctual, reliable, and dependable
• Good record-keeping skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, quickly, and efficiently
• Team worker willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to work as a team
• Professional appearance with excellent interpersonal skills

Job Type: Full-Time, in-person

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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