General Statement of Duties : This position is responsible for maintaining bids and agreements with current and potential schools, corrections, and nonprofit customers, promoting the company’s products and services, building relationships with and managing existing accounts. Managing and creating strong relationships with supplier contacts is also a central part of this position; the focus is to help CRS OneSource customers succeed while ensuring that CRS OneSource interests are also a priority. Classification: Full-time position Supervision Received: Reports to the Director of Purchasing Supervision Exercised: None Education: Associates Degree in a Business-Related Field Experience: Accounting and bookkeeping experience required. 1 year of prior experience processing bids and agreements preferred. License or Certification: None FLSA: Exempt Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Monitor daily pricing reports for pricing errors, low/under cost sales. Day to day contact with customers, internal communication with sales, purchasing, accounting, and customer service. Maintain, update and monitor bid pricing and customer agreements, special pricing requests, and ensure customer satisfaction. Bid requests from schools are processed completely, accurately, and submitted on time. Leverage contracts and customer relationships to manage activities. Audit supplier payments and work to resolve discrepancies with vendor reps. Ensure vendor accounts receivable payments are received and processed within payment terms. Ensure net off invoice allowances are received and processed within payment terms. Utilize internal tools and systems for account management, opportunity tracking, task management, and maintaining key customer data. Respond to vendor and internal inquires regarding invoices and/or payments, backup requests, and repayment requests. Correspond with manufacture representatives and brokers to receive contracts necessary for bids, street customers, and potential business. Verify vendor information on the invoices and email addresses. Follow prescribed procedures to initiate necessary changes to vendor screen information such as address, term, and special note changes. Maintain company and associate confidence by keeping information confidential. Maintain accurate GPO item files and GPO customer approvals. Ensure all pricing contracts are up to date and entered correctly for appropriate customer tracking. Perform other duties as assigned. Ability to multi-task Excellent time management skills Familiarity with customer service activities and interdepartmental and cross-departmental communications Problem solver Ability to independently and efficiently take on tasks and complete them with minimal supervision Knowledge of MS Office Detailed-oriented individual who strives for accuracy Knowledge of basic accounting principles Good mathematical skills Organizes effectively and efficiently Demonstrates the ability to maintain stable performance under stressful conditions Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills Good attendance record Power enterprise/AS400 experience a plus
Salary: $36.9K - $46.8K a year
Employment Type: Full-time
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