Inside Sales-Tier 2

Secret Unspecified Polygraph Business - Sales

Manage and optimize the sourcing of goods and services while also focusing on vendor relationships, cost management, and operational efficiency. This role combines traditional procurement responsibilities with a proactive sales approach, driving new vendor partnerships and facilitating the company's purchasing processes.

Requirements

• Vendor Relationship Management : Scout, cold call, and successfully close new vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with company goals. Maintain and enhance ongoing relationships through professional communication and strong service.
• Procurement and Sourcing : Analyze and evaluate quotes received from vendors, preparing Bills of Materials (BOMs) for customers to achieve operational objectives.
• Cost Management : Assist in the analysis of vendor pricing and negotiate the best terms to ensure cost-effectiveness. Track spending and optimize purchasing to stay within budget while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Market Trends and Product Recommendations : Observe market trends and leverage knowledge of target audiences to make recommendations for products, taking into account both budget constraints and customer needs.
• Collaboration with Internal Teams : Work closely with the buying team, engineering team, and vendors to ensure smooth communication and alignment across all functions.
• Contract and Purchase Order Management : Review, manage, and process contracts, purchase orders, and vendor agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Inventory and Supply Chain Management : Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs to prevent shortages, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring : Track and manage supplier performance, addressing any issues promptly to maintain consistent quality and delivery schedules.
• Data Management and Reporting : Maintain accurate records and provide regular reports on procurement activities, quotes, vendor performance, and market insights to support decision-making.
• Strong communication, negotiation skills, and a thorough understanding of procurement and sales processes required to foster new business relationships while managing ongoing vendor performance and achieving cost and operational goals.

Non-Negotiable Requirements :

Technical Environment : Microsoft, Linux, Splunk, Ansible, Tenable, GEMS

A notification to prospective applicants that reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by the employer and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and that subsequent reinvestigations may be required. If the position is covered by the Counterintelligence Evaluation Program regulations at 10 CFR part 709, the announcement should also alert applicants that successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.