Procurement Specialist – Fiber Telecommunications

T COM LLC.


Must be willing to travel to project locations to inventory materials and provide a min/max evaluation.

Prior experience in telecom material ordering is required!

The Procurement Specialist position requires someone who is data-driven, relationship-focused, and detail-oriented to manage all the company’s procurement needs effectively. This person should possess strong computer and organizational skills. This role will be responsible for planning, placing, securing favorable pricing and terms, monitoring timelines, scheduling shipment, and status reporting on all purchase orders. Responsible for bidding, ordering, tracking, and expediting material and equipment purchases for fiber telecommunications construction projects. They will act as a liaison between management, internal customers, and suppliers to meet or exceed expectations for quality, quantity, price, delivery, and innovation.

Duties:

Develop and maintain expertise on assigned products and services

Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions for materials

Purchase technical/specialized equipment, bulk materials, and site consumables

Maintain and update material costs for all purchases

Maintain a strong understanding of the market conditions and trends

Serve as a point of contact between the company and suppliers and build and maintain vendor relationships

Establish vendor accountability by ensuring the vendor provides materials at the best cost, shortest lead times, and complete delivery time

Follow up with vendors for accurate tracking information and delivery dates to ensure lead times align with order requirements

Support all company projects to ensure accurate, timely, and quality delivery of goods

Ensure the timely resolution of issues with suppliers related to price, quality, delivery, and condition

Work with project a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Create, update, communicate and present procurement data and recommendations at meetings

Support annual and quarterly strategic planning activities

Requirements:

At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in the telecommunications industry

Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

High proficiency with MS Office suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Accepts extra duties as situations arise

Works efficiently and calmly when tight deadlines or other stress factors arise

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

T Com believes in taking care of our employees and their families through a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, disability, life, 401K (with generous employer match), PTO, and more!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Experience:

  • Telecommunication: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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