Program Manager, National Accounts

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose to help make your world a safer place and our commitment to deliver an unparalleled client experience. With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge, and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety and security solutions and services.

Provides support to Junior Buyers and the Senior Purchasing Agent who manages the promotional products, corporate apparel, office furniture, employee anniversary program, specialty pins and plaques, uniforms, uniform recovery, signs and decals, and stationery.  

Responsibilities

• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job or position.  Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately.  An associate might or might not be required to perform all the functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified , according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Associates are held accountable for successful job performance.  Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties, or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, associates are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.   Associates are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical, and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, associates are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Forms and maintain s databases where necessary of nationally provided commodities.
• Manage and maintain users lists for all vendors
• Receive, confirm, and process files for Employee Internal Anniversary program.
• Prepare and send all purchase orders to vendors
• Process payments for all national account vendors
• Coordinate articles, create, prepare, and distribute Quarterly Purchasing Newsletter
• Handle all inquiries from field and the Accounting Department for information on invoice payment and audits
• Ensure receipt of quarterly EIS files and forward quarterly files to vendor
• Assist Senior Purchasing Agent on projects
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Internet. Operational knowledge of basic office equipment: telephone; fax; printer; copier.  Strong customer service and writing skills.
  
  
  

Education/Experience

• HS Diploma/GED required .
• College degree in business or related field preferred.
• Previous experience and familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within purchasing field preferred.
  
  
  

Competencies Required

• Personal Effectiveness:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and persuade
• Good writing skills
• Must be able to multitask
• Ability to Think and Organize:
• Analytical
• Sense of urgency
• Excellent time management skills and follow-up skills
  
  

• Ability to Deliver Results:
• High achievement drive – able to set and achieve goals
• Strong initiative and able to work independently
• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently
• Ability to adapt to environmental/organizational changes
  

Working Conditions and Physical/Mental Demands

( With or without reasonable accommodation, a candidate must have the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions described.  In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include )

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Computer usage.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular talking and hearing.
• Frequent sitting.
• Occasional walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work primarily performed in an office environment.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
  
  
  

Securitas Technology Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including

• Opportunity for annual merit pay increases
• Shift differential based on shift
• Paid company training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with 60% Match up to 6% of salary
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Educational Assistance
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Wide variety of employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more!
  
  
  

We are a nationwide provider of security solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we service.