Lyra Technology Group is seeking a Purchasing Associate for one of our OpCos, Tech-Keys.
About Lyra… Lyra Technology Group is a Private Equity-backed holding company that invests and operates industry leading technology service businesses. Our companies are operated independently by exceptional management teams. Companies that join our group retain the employees, name, and culture that have made them successful. As a platform of Evergreen Services Group, we never divest from businesses we partner with and approach every decision with the goal of driving sustainable and healthy growth over the long term.
Requirements Desire to work on the customer-facing side of a tech companyAny IT experience is a plusStrong interest in IT is a plusWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is a plusAbility to pay close attention to detailSelf-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environmentStrong interpersonal skills including phone manner, written communication, and client-careAbility to multi-task and take initiativeHardworking and dedicated outlookGood collaboration and teamwork abilitiesWillingness to take on additional tasks as neededAbility to take direction, absorb information quickly, and work independently when neededAbility to occasionally lift items up to 65lbs Expected Outcomes Processing orders for both internal and client hardware and softwareProduct sourcing for client requested hardwareContinuous communication with clients to ensure appropriate products are proposedPreparing proposals for client reviewCommunicate with vendors and negotiate the best possible pricingMaintain organized management over inventory of internal hardware and suppliesCoordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipmentResponsible for periodic deliveries to facilities or client locationsVerifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items orderedObtains purchased items and forwards to necessary department(s), while monitoring and expediting orders as neededDraft a variety of communications, including client interactionTake a personal interest in and be responsible for the quality of work performed or associated withFollow all company policies and best practices such as accurate time tracking