Continuant

Purchasing Assistant

Continuant  •  $42k - $45k/yr  •  Fife, WA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Fife Office Headquarters - Fife, WA 98424
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Not Specified
Salary Range: $3,500.00 - $3,750.00 Salary/month
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Purchasing - ProcurementContinuant is a global voice, telephony, and collaboration tools managed service provider (MSP) specializing in maintenance and migration, Microsoft Teams Calling and Meeting Rooms (via our Connect solutions), and Audio Video systems. 
We’re looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to assist our supply chain team. You will be helping ensure our inventory, purchasing orders, and vendor databases are accurately maintained and updated. As Purchasing Coordinator, your role is critical in helping our organization’s expansion of our global vendor footprint. You’ll also have opportunities to learn some new skills; deepening your excel knowledge, developing negotiating skills, and investing in process improvement.
Schedule and Pay:
You will be working weekdays (Monday to Friday) 8:00am – 5:00pm with weekend on-call rotation after the completion of training, in-person at our Fife, WA headquarters. Salary starts at $42,000/year. When your 3-month probation is over, you will receive benefits including a $150/month in-office bonus and fitness fund to be used for fitness activities.
What you’ll be doing:
- Receiving and issuing equipment, order fulfilment, and inventory management
- Assist in Purchasing Administration
- Maintain vendor and inventory databases
- Process requisitions for supplies
- Process internal customer requests
- Provide on-call support for the Purchasing team
- Issue vendor purchase orders as directed
- Maintain working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures
Who you are:
- Action Oriented and a self-starter – you’re energized by new opportunities and are self-motivated.
- Strong communication skills – you can ensure that all stakeholders have the right information at the right time.
- A problem-solver that persists and is open to creative solutions.
- A team player who understands that individual success is rooted in team success.
- Detail-oriented – you can ensure that accuracy of information is maintained.
- Interpersonally Savvy and approachable – you can build productive relationships with clients, vendors, and coworkers.

QualificationsMinimum

Qualifications:
- 1+ years of previous working experience within purchasing or supply chain.
- 1+ years experience in high volume customer service or professional administrative role.
- 1+ years experience working in product database and working with Excel.
- High school diploma or GED; Associates preferred.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.) with strong Excel skills.
- Mathematical aptitude
- Ability to build relationships with clients and vendors
- A positive attitude with a focus on teamwork
Why join our team?
We believe each person has the potential to grow, given the right environment.  Our mission is to help each person advance their career and equip them with the resources and guidance to help them thrive.
Benefits:
- Medical ($0 premium!), Dental, Vision Benefits
- Fitness Fund Reimbursement Program for gym memberships and massages
- Matching 401(K) Program; 100% Match
- Generous PTO program; Paid Holidays
- Gym, Massage Therapist, Pickle Ball Court, Chiropractor, and Naturopath On-site
- Commuting benefits for in office positions
- Annual Portfolio Bonus
Ready to meet us? Learn more at www.continuant.com/about-us/careers.
Continuant takes pride in having a dynamic, diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug test and criminal background check are required at the time of employment. Continuant is a Drug Free Work Environment.  Any candidate that tests positive for marijuana or ANY controlled substance and/or alcohol during a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening will not be eligible for hire.
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About Continuant

With three decades of expertise in the enterprise communications space, Continuant stands out as a seasoned Managed Services Provider, Systems Integrator, and Technology Consultant. Specializing in PBX Support, Voice-to-Cloud Migrations, Audio/Video, Meeting Room Management, Contact Centers, Networking, and Security, we offer tailored solutions that are both innovative and reliable.

Celebrated as the Microsoft Global Partner of the Year twice for our proficiency with Teams Phone and Meeting Rooms, we are the trusted partner for numerous Fortune 500 companies, healthcare institutions, and educational leaders across more than 50 countries. Our commitment is to design, deploy, and manage sophisticated Unified Communications and Collaboration environments that drive business transformation.

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Tacoma, WA
Year Founded
1996
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