Purchasing Agent

Company Overview

As a national IT solutions provider, Core BTS aims to leverage offerings that blend together existing technology with application modernization to better assist organizations in maximizing their business potential. Core believes that through listening and understanding the strategic direction and organizational needs of our clients, we can improve overall productivity by enhancing security, collaboration, networking, modernizing existing applications, data centers, and cloud infrastructure. Core remains dedicated to our customers post-implementation, enabling them to realize and maximize the value of their investments; we work closely with our customers' teams to provide training, change management, and top-tier support.

We are a fast-growing company targeting both organic and inorganic growth. Core is not only focusing on growing the company, but also implementing new systems to sustain this growth and become as efficient as possible.

Job Summary

We have an exciting career opportunity for a detailed oriented purchasing person to join our growing Core BTS team. You will be a dynamic contributor to the Purchasing and Procurement team for an award-winning IT consulting firm and managed service provider dedicated to problem solving.

Essential Duties

• Purchase parts and products from distributors and manufacturers to fill internal and external customer orders
• Have and maintain an in depth understanding of product lines as well as purchasing processes
• Working with the team to manage daily workflow so that all requests and inquiries are responded to by close of business
• Review and analyze purchase orders for the assigned product lines
• Establish and maintain vendor partner relationships
• Work with partners as well as Sales to make necessary changes to purchase orders to fulfill those for our customers in a timely manner
• Continually update the status of aging purchase orders, follow up with partners for information on scheduled shipments
• Maintain accurate delivery dates in the system
• Provide guidance to fellow coworkers and promote best business practices
• Maintain internal customer relationships with different departments by maintaining professionalism and courtesy when working with others
• Troubleshoot and reconcile vendor invoices with POs
• Handling escalated issues when necessary
• Assist with external audits inquiries

Required and Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of related experience
• Experience in technical purchasing, including Cisco & Microsoft, is preferred
• 1-2 years of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task
• Must be detail focused
• Must be able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Must be able to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and team members

Benefits

You'll love working at Core BTS not just for the usual benefits, but for our environment and culture!

• You'll work with a great group of people in a highly collaborative team and results-oriented atmosphere
• You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and extremely positive environment where there is always the opportunity to challenge your skills and really move the needle
• You’ll work with large, sophisticated, and progressive clients throughout North America

We provide a comprehensive benefits program including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending, 401(k) Plan, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, Generous Vacation and Flex Time Off Programs, Company Paid Holidays, and Training and Development Opportunities.

Notices

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, or experience required of individuals in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Core BTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Core BTS will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with The Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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