LightEdge Solutions is developing the IT solutions that will propel businesses forward over the next 10 years. Using a combination of shared and private/dedicated platforms, LightEdge has been successful in offering businesses alternatives that streamline operations, improve reliability and reduce costs.
If you are passionate about creating real solutions that help businesses with cutting-edge technology, want to be challenged to think out of the box and be in a position where you can impact change on a daily basis, then LightEdge can offer you a dynamic corporate environment built on teamwork and personal responsibility.The Purchasing Specialist with LightEdge will provide courteous and professional support to the all Internal LightEdge Departments, LightEdge employees and vendors. This position will be a blend of Purchasing duties as well as interaction with Vendors. The ideal person for this role should have a general background in Purchasing responsibilities and enjoys a fast moving dynamic role.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing P/O (Purchase Orders) and delivery.
- Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
- Prepare and process requisitions and POs for supplies and equipment.
- Assist purchasing manager in managing the purchasing department’s budget
- Perform all other duties as assigned or required.
- Accountable for the quality of work.
- Accurately and timely recording of information on specified documents.
- Proper use and care of equipment and materials staged in workplace.
- Monitor supplier performance
- Resolve invoice and payment issues
- Be involved with process improvements
- Other responsibilities as assigned by management; job duties may change at any time with or without notice
Skills and Qualifications:
- 2+ Years Purchasing Experience Preferred
- Strong problem-solving, strategic-thinking, and critical-analysis ability in resolving purchasing, inventory, and accounting issues
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Must be able to prioritize projects and recognize deficiencies in paperwork.
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Extremely organized and detailed oriented with excellent follow-up
- Proficient in PC applications to include: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Experience with Coupa Software system preferred
- Self-starter and able to work independently
- Results driven
With over 20 years in business, LightEdge offers a full stack of best-in-class IT services delivering flexibility, security, and control. Our solutions include premier colocation across seven purpose-built data centers spanning Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Omaha, NE, Austin, TX, and Raleigh, NC, industry-leading private Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and cloud platforms, and the top global security and compliance measures. Our owned and operated facilities, integrated DR solutions, and premium compliant cloud choices make up a true Hybrid Cloud Solution Center.
LightEdge annually undergoes third-party audits for ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 3.2, and SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3.Apply for this job
