Purchasing Agent
CurrentPurchasing Dept that procures over $1 Billion of computer related hardware, software, licensing and services from a network of over 30,000 vendors, both domestically and internationallyProcess Purchase Orders (POs) with a large number of vendors using a variety of ordering methods such as electronic ordering (EDI/XML)Expedite and follow up on POs to ensure accurate and timely delivery; negotiate pricing; establish and maintain vendor relationships to meet SHI’s performance, efficiency and pricing requirementsResearch and analyze past POs and resolving order issues with SHI sales and IT vendorsCommunicate and interact with various internal departmentsSupport a sales staff of over 500.