• Lead the Order Processing team to insure efficiency and accuracy and to problem solve in accordance with the Procurement team’s vision when faced with challenges. 

• Work with the Director of Procurement, Pricing Team Supervisor, and the Program Management Supervisor to brainstorm, troubleshoot, and identify opportunities for improvement to insure the Procurement team’s direction supports the corporate vision
• Insure the Order Processing team is adhering to the guidelines set forth in the Human Resources handbook
• Work with the Director of Procurement to conduct performance appraisals for the Order Processing team in a timely manner
• Monitor the volume and flow of the Order Processing team and support other Order Processing team members as necessary
• Obtain a firm understanding of the public sector programs available to the company, and work with the Program Management Team, Pricing Team, and the Order Processing Team to insure these programs are being fully utilized
• Allocate inventory and process purchase orders for completed company sales orders
• Work with company partners and internal sales team to resolve any post-submittal issues with purchase orders such as incomplete information or cancellations
• Process all engineering stock orders, capital expenses, and all sales orders for miscellaneous products
• Maintain the Ordered Queue

Other duties assigned as needed

• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
• Ability to work and think independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must have clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients, and colleagues and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
• A four-year degree and/or minimum 3 years’ experience in Purchasing in similar or related field (Construction, Audiovisual, Telecommunications) preferred
• Management experience preferred
• Experience operating in a multi-state and/or complex matrix business environment is desirable

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The work environment is generally moderate in noise (inter-office conversations and computers/printers).

The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• This position regularly requires employees to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment

• This position can have up to 2 – 4 direct reports