Job description
This is a remote position.
We are seeking to employ an innovative, competent, qualified, and experienced Computer Hardware Procurement Specialist.
Purpose
Have a love for technology and be willing to use passion and expertise to help guide clients to get the best solutions for their needs be it, workstations, laptops, monitors, servers, firewalls, switches, wireless access points, UPS, line of business applications, etc.
Job Requirement
Send requested hardware quotes to clients.
Research new and innovative products/solutions relevant to the company’s service
offering
Monitor quality and cost of products being sold and make recommendations
accordingly to the sales and service team
Work with vendors to negotiate the best price possible
Ensure hardware is purchased cost-effectively to meet client deadlines and
allow the service team sufficient time to configure and deploy
Proactively communicate estimated time of arrival to both the service team and
the client
Timely return/exchange of defective products
• Inventory control
Develop relationships with vendors and suppliers to improve the company’s
purchasing power
Research best pricing as client liaison to vendors
Keep on top of vendor incentive programs/ways to increase margins
Requirements
Qualifications
Experience in the computer services industry
Well-developed interpersonal customer service and relationship building skills
Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Personal Attributes
Good oral and written English-language skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
An ability to work independently with minimal supervision
The ability to work under pressure and to prioritize work effectively
• Attention to detail
Self-motivated, energetic, and reliable with a positive disposition
An acceptance of, and commitment to work according to, the organization’s policy
Benefits
Compensation and Other:
Commensurate with experienceInterested, qualified persons may apply to:This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.