Purchasing Representative

Our entry level Purchasing Representative position allows you to join a dynamic and growing Purchasing team. The Purchasing Department at SHI procures over $10 Billion of Information Technology (IT),  including computer related hardware, software, licensing and services from a network of over 50,000 vendors, both domestically and internationally. The main responsibilities of the Purchasing Representative involve resolving order issues, processing Purchase Orders (POs) electronically with IT vendors and following up on POs to ensure customer satisfaction.

This position will be required to report into our Bethlehem, PA office location and we will provide training!

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Include, but are not limited to:

• Review sales orders created by our SHI sales team
• Process SHI Purchase Orders (POs) with a large number of IT vendors using a variety of ordering methods, such as electronic ordering (EDI/XML)
• Resolve order issues with SHI Sales Representatives and our IT vendors
• Expedite and follow up with vendors to ensure accurate and timely delivery of purchase orders
• Form and maintain vendor relationships to meet SHI’s performance, efficiency and pricing requirements
• Research past orders to resolve issues and reconcile open PO transactions
• Actively communicate and interact with various internal departments including Inside Sales, Accounting, Hardware, Licensing, Warehouse and our Technical teams
• Develop familiarity with our IT vendors and make sourcing decisions to pick best vendor based on performance, pricing and/or availability
• Issue quotes and interact with SHI customers
• Obtain vendor quotes
• Create parts and vendors
• Reconcile vendor invoices and set up for payment

• Degree or relevant work experience required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn fast, absorb knowledge and apply newly learned information
• Ability to work effectively within all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment
• Excellent problem solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to think creatively and find solutions to issues
• Detail oriented with the ability to multitask and complete tasks with efficiency and accuracy
• Ability to self-manage, take initiative and be resourceful
• Excellent follow up skills 

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Microsoft Office experience
• Familiarity with various computer products and programs 

• May need to work after hours, once every other month, to ensure orders that need to be processed have been received and completed for End Of Month 
• On rare occasion (i.e. once every other year), our Purchasing Representatives may need to be "on call" and work on a weekend

• The estimated annual pay range for this position is $36,000 - $42,000 which includes a base salary and bonuses. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.
• Hours are 9:00 am - 6:00 PME ST, to cover business needs
• Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status