Purchasing Lead

Convergint is looking for a full-time, results-driven, and forward-thinking Purchasing Lead to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and communicating activities of the Purchasing and Invoicing colleagues. Adheres to the ethical standards of Purchasing and Invoicing. Provides work direction and training to the team. Maintains strong partnerships with all Colleagues, Customers and Vendors, meeting product needs on a timely basis. As a Purchasing Lead, you will be part of a dynamic AP team that will enable you to grow as Convergint grows.

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Who You Are?

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues, and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability, and delivery of results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and at home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Purchasing Lead.

Who We Are?

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs that drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you'll do with "Our Training and Your Experience"

• Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
• Drive processes related to the flow of purchases from needs analysis to invoice payment.
• Ensure utilization of available inventory items or surplus material by Purchasing Agents.
• Manage vendors to ensure price competitiveness, inventory levels, quality, on time delivery and key performance indicators are met.
• Interface with all departments and resolve problems and issues, as necessary.
• Provide purchasing priorities and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Communicate professionally, persuasively, and personably with Vendors, Customers, and Colleagues via phone and email.
• Lead Purchasing / Invoicing Coordinators and assists in order entry as needed.
• Provide continuous training and support to the team taking the lead on new colleagues
• Reconcile and process purchasing and receiving documents for payment approval to A/P.
• Trouble shoots failed invoices.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate costs with vendors.
• 85% of your time will be daily contribution to solving invoice inaccuracies, 15% leading the team, establishing priorities, validating team's work for accuracy, and coaching.
• Assist with team lead responsibilities including but not limited to: training, mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues; interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning and directing work.
• Performs other duties as requested or required.

What You'll Need

• Self-starting and strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to drive results.
• Data driven prioritization skills.
• Successfully gain vendor knowledge.
• Must have the ability to work well with others, providing an effective solution to benefit Convergint Colleagues, Customers and Vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Cost-conscious business sense.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Function in a team management setting.
• Provide effective leadership and training.
• Flexible, adaptable and self-motivated.
• Customer service and detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Company Benefits and Perks

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities can realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all our colleagues:

• Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• And much more...

Requirements:

Education: College degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience: 2 years accounting, bookkeeping, purchasing, and/or financial

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.

Please note that this job posting includes salary information for the assigned target market range within the primary geographic region the requisition is posted. If the position is posted in multiple locations or is a remote position, the salary range may vary. Individual pay rates will, of course, vary depending on the job, department, and location, as well as the individual skills, experience, certifications, specific licenses, and education of the applicant.