What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Associate position at Lyra Technology Group?
Lyra Technology Group is seeking a Purchasing Associate for one of our OpCos, Tech-Keys.
About Lyra…
Lyra Technology Group is a Private Equity-backed holding company that invests and operates industry leading technology service businesses. Our companies are operated independently by exceptional management teams. Companies that join our group retain the employees, name, and culture that have made them successful. As a platform of Evergreen Services Group, we never divest from businesses we partner with and approach every decision with the goal of driving sustainable and healthy growth over the long term.
Requirements
- Desire to work on the customer-facing side of a tech company
- Any IT experience is a plus
- Strong interest in IT is a plus
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is a plus
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment
- Strong interpersonal skills including phone manner, written communication, and client-care
- Ability to multi-task and take initiative
- Hardworking and dedicated outlook
- Good collaboration and teamwork abilities
- Willingness to take on additional tasks as needed
- Ability to take direction, absorb information quickly, and work independently when needed
- Ability to occasionally lift items up to 65lbs
Expected Outcomes
- Processing orders for both internal and client hardware and software
- Product sourcing for client requested hardware
- Continuous communication with clients to ensure appropriate products are proposed
- Preparing proposals for client review
- Communicate with vendors and negotiate the best possible pricing
- Maintain organized management over inventory of internal hardware and supplies
- Coordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipment
- Responsible for periodic deliveries to facilities or client locations
- Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered
- Obtains purchased items and forwards to necessary department(s), while monitoring and expediting orders as needed
- Draft a variety of communications, including client interaction
- Take a personal interest in and be responsible for the quality of work performed or associated with
- Follow all company policies and best practices such as accurate time tracking
