Branch Procurement Specialist

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization. We Are Patterson! Patterson Companies, Inc. is focused on providing the best products, technologies, services and business solutions to the animal and oral health markets. We are seeking a motivated individual with a service aptitude to join our Little Rock team. This is an opportunity to work alongside the best in the dental industry to provide a first-class customer service. Join a company that is Passionate, Focused, Always Advancing, and People-First. The Branch Procurement Specialist is responsible for the project planning and management for all equipment orders including collection of payment and installation from start to finish. This includes supporting and coordinating with the Sales and Service departments. We are looking for a team player who is dedicated to the equipment life-cycle. As a Branch Procurement Specialist, you will: Project Management: Manages equipment life-cycle: sales quotation, order, receiving, invoicing, returns, schedule job site evaluation, resource planning, staging, inspection and inventory management Monitors Gross Margin for all equipment sales Works closely with TechEdge Service Coordinator(s) for all resource and project planning Coordinates the installation of equipment with the Service Department, Equipment Specialist, Territory Salesperson and the Customer Verifies orders upon receipt from the manufacturer and stages equipment for delivery to customer for installation. Equipment is tagged appropriately upon receipt at branch for inventory levels. Procurement Administration: Procurement of all equipment orders from internal/external customers, while maintaining an optimum inventory of items and determining an ideal source and timing for purchase Manages invoices, prepares purchase orders, maintains equipment files, processes credits and returns, create finance documents and file UCC’s on some equipment Warehouse management including preparing, counting, maintaining and reconciling inventory using necessary systems, tools and equipment Accounts for returns as branch inventory or return to vendor Works with outside lenders to confirm finance approvals and collection of payments Works with vendors to research any price discrepancies from the cost on the purchase order to vendor invoice Customer Service: Demonstrates a commitment to Patterson’s values and professionalism through appropriate conduct at all times Communicate professionally with customers and vendors; follow-up when required Job Qualifications Associate’s degree or above with general business or accounting concentration preferred, or at least 2 years of equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications At least 1 year of previous experience in dental industry Project management and/or accounting experience Experience with technology including Microsoft 365 and SAP CRM and ECC platforms Demonstrated passion for learning and embracing continuous improvement What's In It For You: We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees: Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program. 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Paid Time Off (PTO). Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays. Volunteer Time Off (VTO). Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement). Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave. LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program). Patterson Perks Program. EEO Statement As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences is what strengthens us and drives our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We are Patterson. We welcome you. At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.