Routing Specialist

Washington, DC, United States

Overview

Synoptek

We think globally, act locally. As a Managed Services Provider, Synoptek provides world-class strategic IT leadership and hyper-efficient IT operational support, enabling our global client-base to grow and transform their businesses. We are excited to have experienced continuous growth and in keeping with that momentum we are seeking to add talent to our team.

When you partner with Synoptek, you engage with an ever-growing, ever-evolving IT organization that provides a high-caliber team, results growth, and clarity.

Responsibilities

Procurement Specialist

This is an amazing opportunity to work within one of the fastest growing Managed Services Providers. We are a company with a heart and soul dedicated to the ongoing success and growth of our employees and continued business success of the customers we support. We foster a fun and connected environment with employee benefits extending beyond general compensation and into company sponsored events and an invested culture of learning.

The Procurement Specialist is ensuring that the items and services needed to build and maintain our service & technology products are purchased from specified suppliers and are delivered according to agreed terms and conditions. An important aspect of this role is seeking maximum value for the company through time and cost agreements while working with technologically advanced products. This role will also be responsible for accurate asset management and tracking of company-owned hardware, as well as internal desktop deployment builds for newly issued company-owned hardware.

Duties and Responsibilities

Review planned orders, create requisitions for purchased items, and manage approval process

Transmit and prioritize approved purchase orders and supporting documents to supplier

Track order acknowledgement, prepare and communicate shortage and backlog reports, and provides visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers

Track orders and confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and costs

Review, update, and maintain purchase orders until they are closed

Assist finance and logistics staff in resolving reception and invoice discrepancies

Identify opportunities and implement actions to achieve efficiency

Oversees price negotiations; purchase order creation; order tracking and management; and price dispute resolutions

Assess whether current purchases are performing well enough to justify their costs; may be asked to offer suggestions as to more cost-effective or more easily procured materials and products that can help lower a company's bottom line

Build strong relationships with software publisher partners, fostering collaboration and teamwork

Support Sales and Client Advisory in strategic situations to identify the most cost effective and optimal sourcing solution

Develop and implements efficiencies, standardized tools, practices, and procedures shortening the quotation, RFP and decision making and evaluation time

Develop, implement, and maintain procurement policies and reviews on a regular basis to ensure relevance and conformance with best practices and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory policies, including Sarbanes-Oxley

Perform a range of professional assignments and independent judgment where required to carry out assignments that have a significant impact on services or programs

This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities required of the employee in this position, as duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing or related field from an accredited college or university

In lieu of undergraduate degree, the ratio is 1:1 - meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience and vice versa

Experience

Customarily has at least 2 years of industry related experience

Skills/Attributes

Synoptek core DNA behaviors: Clarity: Possesses excellent communication skills, makes a concentrated effort to speak the customers language. Ability to field questions with concise, well-constructed responses

OwnIT: Shows integrity, innovation, and accountability in completing daily assignments

Results: Solutions focused and driven to resolve conflict quickly and precisely. Proactively looks for opportunities to contribute to the company's business goals

Growth: Willing to learn and ask questions. Constantly looking for new ways to improve yourself. Ability to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment

Team: Embraces both customers and colleagues as team members. Ability to be flexible, respectful, engaged and collaborative

Self-starter with excellent business/financial acumen, proficient working with cross-functional teams, including demonstrated motivation, influence, and the ability to drive change across all levels of the organization and geographical boundaries

Ability to manage tech to tech relationships at suppliers and vendors

Proven track record of successfully managing risk

Possess solid computer skills (proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio) and experience with an ERP system

Highly visible position with regular interactions with senior management

Operate with integrity, follow through on commitments, maintain a can-do attitude and

demonstrate courage under pressure

Comply with HR policies and meet general employment expectations

Working Conditions

We live by the motto 'work hard, play hard' and strive to support our employees in both their professional and personal goals. We believe that by hiring the right people, leading process improvement, and leveraging technology, we achieve superior results.

Work is performed primarily in an office or remote environment; final location is determined by business need. May be subject to time constraints and tight deadlines. May require occasional travel.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.

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