Purchasing/Buyer -Entry to Mid Level (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY)

Acordis provides infrastructure and technology services and solutions to clients throughout Florida and the United States. Through our partnership and certifications with leading technology providers including Cisco, HPE, Palo Alto, Juniper, Microsoft, Barracuda, VM Ware, Citrix, Xerox, Dell, and many others. Our customers receive the highest quality products and services the industry has to offer. Acordis has an immediate opening for a purchasing agent/buyer. We are seeking an experienced candidate who will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of purchase orders for material/service requests; following up on these orders; confirming lead times and costs on these material and services. The right candidate will bid on new projects, maintain scopes of work, track any changes etc. Purchasing Agent/Buyer Primary Duties & Responsibilities Prepare RFP and obtain bids ensuring best outcome for the organization Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services. Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency. Monitoring inventory levels and determining purchase needs. Requesting cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices. Preparing and processing purchase orders. Maintaining records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments. Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries. Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations. Able to multitask and handle pressure. Purchasing Agent/Buyer Experience/Education Requirements Minimum of 3 years expereince required; at least 2 years of IT technology purchasing experience strongly preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred, Associates degree required Purchasing or Supply Chain Management Certification strongly preferred Strong negotiation/contracting, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to compile and present data in a format that facilitates information sharing and decision making Experience with Microsoft software such as Excel and Word Reliable and possess a high degree of work ethic Strong organizational ability Solid data entry skills Knowledge of industry suppliers Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesCompany Profile Acordis International Corp is leader in Technology & Solutions. Acordis works closely with clients to develop, implement, and support specific solutions to diverse network, communication, and information infrastructure needs. Acordis specializes in Data Management, Infrastructure Management, Storage Management, Systems Architecture, Managed IT services, IT Security, Cloud services, Digital Signage, Virtualization, Multifunctional Printers, Managed Print Services, Document Management Solutions, VOIP, and Wireless Networking solutions. Acordis is an official Partner of Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, and Miami Open! South Florida 2013, 2015 and 2016 Business of the year awards. INC. 5000 list of fastest growing companies 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Fastest growing company in South Florida Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $50,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Purchasing/buying: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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