Senior Buyer

Company: Sentinel Technologies Inc
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Responsibilities Sentinel Technologies is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our growing team. The Senior Buyer reviews, coordinates and processes all purchase requisitions for raw materials, goods, and services, negotiates price/delivery, and issues purchase orders (PO). The ability to identify and work within budgetary and scheduling requirements is critical to success. Also responsible for multi-year, large order placement with variable schedule requirements. This is a full time opportunity where the candidate could work out of any continental US location reporting to our Downers Grove, IL headquarters. Qualifications * 5+ years Purchasing, Planning, and/or Inventory Control (PIC) experience * Computer literacy (Word, Strong Excel knowledge, and PowerPoint) preferred * Logistics planning experience preferred * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and analytical skills * The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment * A valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required * Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship * Must demonstrate a "can-do" attitude We focus on candidates that display our "ACE" factor - Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service. What you get: We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and discounts for local event entertainment and health clubs. Overview MOTIVATED---..make IT happen! Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012! About Us: Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs - from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today's global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; Denver, CO; and Fort Lauderdale, FL. If you are MOTIVATED--- you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact! If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment - we'd like to have you join our team. Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers. As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please. Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact SentinelHR1@sentinel.com.

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