Buyer/Purchaser

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITES Include, but are not limited to:

• Purchase materials and services for projects and service work orders as well as stock goods for branch location
• Collaborate with internal colleagues on order details to ensure products/services meet the expectation of customer requirements and deadlines set
• Verify best price and availability of products from trusted business partners and negotiate pricing when necessary
• Explore alternate materials when needed and obtain quotes when requested
• Collaborate with warehouse colleagues in other branch locations to confirm available stock and arrange inter-branch material transfers as needed
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with manufacturing and supplier partners
• Verify accuracy of received confirmations on purchase orders of quantity, cost, shipping address. Contact suppliers to resolve discrepancies
• Follow up on pending orders with confirmation, estimated shipping, tracking and other details. Escalate delayed orders when necessary
• Monitor vendor performance and make suggestions for improvement
• Review and assist Accounting with resolving invoice discrepancies
• Assist with quarterly/year end physical inventory at MSP branch location

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Represent Company in a business-like professional manner in both conduct and appearance, to maximize client satisfaction
• Maintain and protect assigned Company assets.
• Work in compliance with the Company’s polices and procedures including safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times.
• Communicate effectively and timely to resolve Company, Client, or other inquiries and requests.
• Work proactively and in a positive manner with colleagues

REQUIRED QUALIFICAITONS:

• High School diploma, or equivalent education
• Previous experience in a purchasing role
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office products and computerized business systems as demonstrated by 1 or more years of experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Excel, as evidenced by 1 or more years of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP platform

DEMONSTRATED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer relation skills
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under minimal supervision
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Ability to work in a high-volume atmosphere
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Excellent keyboarding skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly in English) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Company Info:

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United Stated and Canada, and nearly 1,600 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 858-668-1705 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.