Technical Purchasing Assistant

TEKsystems
$22.00 - $25.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New York, Harrison
Nov 12, 2024
This person will be doing all the purchasing for the software and hardware and needs prior technical purchasing experience. This role will sit onsite 5 days a week in Harrison, NY and then eventually move to remote. This is a 6 month contract role**** Description: * Provides Project Managers with status of purchases for all projects. * Obtains price quotes for purchase requests by identifying vendors, current bid documents, applicable contracts and sole source vendors. * Complies with applicable State purchasing regulations and internal policies and control procedures for the various purchasing methods. * Coordinates the renewal of software licensing. Arranges service agreement contracts for school districts and tracks renewals; * Assists Project Managers in confirming delivery dates of hardware and software and coordinates with districts on same. * Assists in updating the bill of materials for each project; * Utilizes an automated system to create and process computer requisitions for products to be purchased, manage contracts, and track equipment deliveries and returns; * Maintains, in coordination with Project Managers and/or RIC Network Specialists, product and service requirements for all technology projects. * Maintains cooperative relations with vendors and manufacturers. * Keeps up to date on new product lines and offers including rebates for cost savings; * Meets with supervisors and internal staff committees to discuss technology changes, to introduce new hardware lines and review current contracts and pricing; * Maintains relationships with school district personnel, RIC staff and vendors to ensure project success and customer satisfaction. * May, when needed, expedite deliveries or approval of partial shipments to meet project deadlines. Skills: Microsoft office suite, Document management Experience Level: Intermediate Level Benefits Info: Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available may include the following: Medical, dental& vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.