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Purchasing Agent Project Leadership Associates
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DescriptionProject Leadership Associates (PLA) is looking for someone to take on the technology purchasing of our consulting practice. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with our consultants to work out purchasing strategies and process for our clients. In addition, this role will lead the creation of PLA?s client license renewal practice. This is an ideal point of entry role for candidates who seek a career path in accounting, sales, marketing, human resources or consultancy.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtain and present competitive bids for purchase requests.
Manage return process of IT purchases.
Perform necessary data entry to ensure proper AP and billing systems are used for purchase payments.
Ad hoc purchase-related projects.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Understanding of IT hardware functionality is preferred but not required.
Current knowledge of IT hardware trends is preferred but not required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience (accounting or business).
Business majors a plus.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
2-5 years of IT purchasing experience.
Experience in IT and/or help desk role are well suited.
Ability to manage high volume and competing priorities.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to take responsibility and complete ownership.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
| Location: | 120 S LaSalle Ave Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60603 United States |
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Project Leadership Associates
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| Headquarters: | 120 S LaSalle Ave Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60603 United States |
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| Industry: | Business Products and Services |
| Project Leadership Associates (PLA) is a business and technology consulting firm that empowers small, mid-market and enterprise organizations with services across four core solution groups: 1) Strategy & Execution, 2) Business Operations, 3) Applications and 4) Infrastructure. We focus on delivering all of our services with industry leading thought-leadership, seasoned senior consultants and strong business understanding. As our name suggests, we hire experienced consultants with strong business and technical backgrounds, capable of leading projects to successful completion. PLA has been consistently ranked among Crain's Chicago Businesses' Fast 50 and Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 List as an annual recognition of our growth, performance, and for maintaining profitability since its founding in 1998. With headquarters in Chicago and branch offices in Houston, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco and Washington DC, PLA is uniquely poised to offer a broad array of business and IT consultancy services that work collaboratively with clients to help them realize substantial results. Project Leadership Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds. |
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