Strategic Procurement & Vendor Relations Specialist

Solution Builders Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation and Personal Days Off

Job summary

Solution Builders, Inc. is seeking a Product Procurement Specialist to generate quotes, process orders, and manage vendor relationships for client projects. The role requires coordinating with tech teams and ensuring accurate procurement cycles.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in procurement or related fields, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP/CRM/PSA systems. On-site work is required, with a focus on delivering high-quality client outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• AA/BS/BA in computer science, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, inside sales, or vendor management experience.
• Experience in MSP, VAR, technology distributor, or IT services environment.
• Familiarity with major vendors like Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc.
• Experience with ERP, PSA, CRM, and procurement systems.
• Understanding of software licensing, cloud subscriptions, and technology lifecycle management.
• 2 years of personal computer experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, especially Excel.
• Customer-service mindset and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Generate quotes and process orders for clients using SB’s standard deployment procedures.
• Prioritize quote requests based on urgency and importance.
• Utilize SB quoting tools for efficient and timely quoting.
• Provide status updates to clients and internal staff.
• Manage procurement boards in the ticketing system and keep quotes accurate.
• Coordinate renewals for hardware and software agreements.
• Procure and document renewals; inform project teams of client-site needs.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP/CRM familiarity

Vendor management

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MSP/VAR experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS/Business

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

PSA systems

Job description

Solution Builders, Inc. is seeking a Product Procurement Specialist to generate quotes, process orders, and manage vendor relationships for client projects. The role requires coordinating with tech teams and ensuring accurate procurement cycles.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in procurement or related fields, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP/CRM/PSA systems. On-site work is required, with a focus on delivering high-quality client outcomes.