Purchasing Lead - Charlotte, NC

Convergint Technologies LLC; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday time off

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Life insurance & Disability Plan

401K Matching

Vehicle reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Convergint Technologies LLC is seeking a full-time Purchasing Lead to manage and coordinate Purchasing and Logistics activities across operations. You will train and lead Purchasing Agents, optimize vendor relations, and ensure timely product provisioning to meet service needs.

The role emphasizes cost-conscious decision-making, data-driven purchasing planning, and robust communication with internal teams and external vendors to support growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prioritize workload and manage competing requests.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes and supplier relations.
• Excellent communication with vendors, colleagues and customers.
• Ability to lead, train, and develop Purchasing Agents.
• Analytical mindset with attention to cost, quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee flow of purchases from needs analysis to invoice payment.
• Coordinate inventory usage and manage surplus material with buyers.
• Develop and enhance inventory management software and processes.
• Obtain quotes, negotiate costs and maintain margin goals.
• Supervise Purchasing Agents and assist with order entry as needed.

Skills

Prioritization

Product knowledge

Communication

Initiative

Organization

Attention to detail

Cost awareness

Process improvement

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

High school/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Build a career where values meet worldwide opportunity. Job Description: Convergint is looking for a full-time, results-driven, and forward-thinking Purchasing Lead to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and communicating activities of the Purchasing and Logistics groups with the Operations and Service departments for CTCs in the Midwest. Adheres to the ethical standards of purchasing. Provides work direction and training to Purchasing Agents. Maintains strong partnerships with all Colleagues, Customers and Vendors, meeting operation product needs on a timely basis and evaluate and recommend new products to enhance standards and increase profitability. As a Purchasing Lead, you will be part of a dynamic team that will enable you to grow as Convergint grows. For information about how we use your personal information, please see our Colleague & Applicant Privacy Notice, available on convergint.com/careers.

Who You Are?

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues, and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability, and delivery of results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and at home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Purchasing Lead.

Who We Are?

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs that drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

• Implement systems related to the flow of purchases from needs analysis to invoice payment.
• Ensure utilization of available inventory items or surplus material by Purchasing Agents.
• Continued development of Inventory Management software and related systems.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate costs with vendors that meet margin goals.
• Ensures priority order requests are completed by Purchasing Agents.
• Manage vendors to ensure price competitiveness, inventory levels, quality, on time delivery and key performance indicators are met.
• Identify and work to qualify new vendors.
• Interface with all departments and resolves problems and issues, as necessary.
• Establish rapport with Colleagues, Customers and Vendors.
• Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Communicate professionally, persuasively, and personably with Vendors and Clients via phone and email.
• Perform product research when necessary.
• Supervise Purchasing Agents and assists in order entry as needed.
• Provide continuous training and support to Purchasing Agents.
• Reconcile and process purchasing and receiving documents for payment approval to A/P.
• Performs other duties as requested or required.

What You’ll Need

• High prioritization skills.
• Successfully gain product knowledge.
• Must have the ability to work well with others, providing an effective solution to benefit Convergint Colleagues, Customers and Vendors.
• Takes initiative.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up.
• Cost-conscious business sense.
• Ability to redesign current processes for efficiency and productivity.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-starting and aggressive in pace.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Function in a team management setting.
• Provide effective leadership and training.

Company Benefits

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Requirements:

• Education: Highschool/GED or equivalent experience
• College degree preferred
• Minimum Experience: 3 years purchasing experience
• Familiarity with Security, Fire and/or Banking fields
• Construction Experience

Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available. Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.

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Culture first since day one.

From a single vision in 2001 to a global community of colleagues today, Convergint’s story is defined by people, purpose, and progress. Every milestone reflects our belief that when we put people first, extraordinary things happen. What began as a values-driven mission has grown into a worldwide commitment to service, innovation, and partnership that continues to shape our future.