A successful Procurement Specialist shall lead clerical duties pertaining to the update and maintenance of the company’s purchasing programs. At a minimum the position requires a good working knowledge of general office functions; proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software with emphasis on Microsoft Office; ability to use a computer and other office related equipment; ability to read, understand, interpret, input and analyze data.

In order to perform this job, you must demonstrate, either by training or experience:

• the ability to work safely, with or without supervision

• the ability to read understand, interpret, input, and analyze data with a high degree of accuracy and completeness

• excellent manual dexterity

• the ability to organize workload to determine priority of duties

• the ability to communicate with Company personnel, customers, vendors, and contractors to ensure tasks are completed

• the ability to work seated at a table for extended periods

Responsibilities:

• Complete as well as ensure completion of tasks for assigned department/project

• Schedule and determine priority of tasks for assigned department/project

• Communicate with employees, contractors, vendors, and/or customers to assist assigned department/project

• Read, interpret, and input data in support of an assigned department/project

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in a related field or 2 years of related work experience

• Proficient in the use of office hardware and software (PCs, Tablets, Printers, Copiers, Microsoft, Google, etc.)

• Excellent Customer Service skills and strong English language skills both oral and written

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle record check

Workplace Environment and Physical Demands:

To be considered for this position, a candidate must possess the ability to sit for long periods of time, while using repetitive and/or fine hand movements to complete computer related tasks and/or other office functions. Work is performed indoors and in a typical office environment.

What you'll get...

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Supplemental Life and AD&D

• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

• Stock Purchase Plan

• Company Discounts

• Legal Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Who we are...

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others, safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We serve the nation from more than 50 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 1,500 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

EEO:

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. ( https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm )

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.