.Who We AreJolera offers MSPs & IT solution providers next-generation managed services, enabling them to create world-class experiences for their clients. Your clients receive award-winning solutions built on over 20 years of experience servicing businesses worldwide.We've helped transform hundreds of MSPs & solution providers worldwide! With our collection of tenured experts, we provide an elevated managed service experience for a variety of clients. At Jolera, we treat each MSP partner with specialized care and uniquely organize our products for your individual business needs.Location: PortoWorking Policy: onsiteWork Schedule: 13:00 – 22:00 (Portugal Time)Who You AreThe ideal candidates will serve as vital links between our procurement department, sales team, and customers. They will be expected to:Effectively Communicate: Articulate complex procurement concepts and strategies to non-specialist audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.Analyze and Synthesize Data: Utilize analytical skills to interpret market data, draw insights, and support decision-making processes.Collaborate Across Departments: Work seamlessly with sales and customer service teams to align procurement activities with broader business goals.What You Will DoThe Procurement / Purchaser assists and provides guidance in obtaining proposals for goods and services as required for client request preparation. You would support and implement procurement strategies in accordance with the overall strategy. You would conduct extensive research on vendors, products and services to better understand the market complexities and research project requirements. You also are required to handle all aspects of distribution environment including shipping.The Procurement / PurchaserPurchase supply of products/materialsDetermine the lowest cost for products/materialsTrack and record ordersSource and interview vendors; negotiate contracts andcostsPrepare requisitions and purchase ordersOrganize and schedule procurements in a timely mannerCommunicate with vendors, clients, customers, team members, and managers to align goalsTrack inventory and restock goods when neededStay up to date on industry trends and new productsCompile information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of materials and send copy to supplier and department originating request.Understand the area of assigned components in order to verify nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.Search inventory records to determine if material on hand is insufficient quantity or at prescribed levels and issue purchase orders promptly.Verify bills from suppliers with bids and purchase orders and provide bills for payment to the appropriate department