We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/. We are looking for an IT Acquisitions Buyer who will play a key role in the Global Technology Services group, responsible for purchasing IT equipment and software licenses for our users. Responsibilities include quoting, ordering, and creating purchase orders. Candidates should have proven interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing collaborative business relationships with multi-functional teams within an organization; the ability to evaluate IT products to meet prescribed specifications and have effective communication skills to work with all levels of management and staff. This role will report to the Supervisor, IT Acquisitions. What you'll do here: The IT Acquisitions Buyer performs IT procurement activities associated with computer software, hardware, and telecommunications. + Handle hardware/software requests and issue purchase orders within assigned limits. + Expedite orders as needed, track deliveries, resolve shipping errors, and maintain accurate records. + Follow up with suppliers concerning order status and communicate information to appropriate departments. + Consult and collaborate with Desktop Support, Finance, and relevant departments. + Accurately document Service Now tickets, purchase orders, and other business systems. + Complete special projects as assigned. Skills you will need here: + Some college or previous Purchasing/Procurement experience - 2+ years preferred. + Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Experience working in Service now is a plus. + Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with an emphasis on attention to details. + Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-up skills. + Accountability, capacity to self-motivate, and willingness to problem solve. + Ability to prioritize and complete tasks. Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links. Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917. If you are a Colorado state or New York City resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this role. Please be sure to include this posting's job ID in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response. About Cengage Group Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
