Purchasing Lead - Houston, TX

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 Logistics groups with the Operations and Service departments for CTCs in the Midwest. Adheres to the ethical standards of purchasing. Provides work direction and training to Purchasing Agents. Maintains strong partnerships with all Colleagues, Customers and Vendors, meeting operation product needs on a timely basis and evaluate and recommend new products to enhance standards and increase profitability. As a Purchasing Lead, you will be part of a dynamic 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 equal opportunity 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.
• Implement systems related to the flow of purchases from needs analysis to invoice payment.
• Ensure utilization of available inventory items or surplus material by Purchasing Agents.
• Continued development of Inventory Management software and related systems.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate costs with vendors that meet margin goals.
• Ensures priority order requests are completed by Purchasing Agents.
• Manage vendors to ensure price competitiveness, inventory levels, quality, on time delivery and key performance indicators are met.
• Identify and work to qualify new vendors.
• Interface with all departments and resolves problems and issues, as necessary.
• Establish rapport with Colleagues, Customers and Vendors.
• Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Communicate professionally, persuasively, and personably with Vendors and Clients via phone and email.
• Perform product research when necessary.
• Supervise Purchasing Agents and assists in order entry as needed.
• Provide continuous training and support to Purchasing Agents.
• Reconcile and process purchasing and receiving documents for payment approval to A/P.
• Performs other duties as requested or required.

What You'll Need

• High prioritization skills.
• Successfully gain product knowledge.
• Must have the ability to work well with others, providing an effective solution to benefit Convergint Colleagues, Customers and Vendors.
• Takes initiative.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up.
• Cost-conscious business sense.
• Ability to redesign current processes for efficiency and productivity.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-starting and aggressive in pace.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Function in a team management setting.
• Provide effective leadership and training.

Company Benefits

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• 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 or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Requirements:

Education: Highschool/GED or equivalent experience

• College degree preferred

Minimum Experience: 3 years purchasing experience

• Familiarity with Security, Fire and/or Banking fields
• Construction Experience

Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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