Procurement Analyst

UFS empowers community banks and our people to thrive – together. We are a growing company of passionate, talented and driven individuals who care deeply for one another and our customers. Under the direction of the Procurement Manager, this role supports the Sales Engineering department in the provision of a professional, effective and knowledgeable service for the procurement of client hardware. 

Knowledge and Skills

A qualified individual will possess the following:

•      Enjoy working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
•      Prior experience working with Sales Force
•      Strong analytical, creative problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
•      Motivated, curious and independent learner with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
•      Ability to work effectively with deadline requirements
•      Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•      Ability to excel at managing multiple projects and responsibilities in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment with a focus on accuracy and details
•      Effective time-management, prioritization and scheduling skills
•      Take ownership of customers issues and follow problems through to resolution
•      Desire to continually improve and contribute to our Purpose of Empowering Community Banks and our People to Thrive – Together 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.

•      Conduct information discovery, perform data entry into the Customer Relationship Management software, and provide support for renewal opportunities
•      Perform monthly analysis of data to proactively identify renewal opportunities each month 
•      Capture licensing information in the CRM for each client
•      Transfer ownership of equipment from company to client once invoicing is complete
•      Maintain pricing in software databases ensuring data integrity
•      Partner with the Procurement Manager and Sales Engineers to address the overflow of quotes and orders
•      Maintain procurement functions such as lists, quotes, and a solution configurator tool 
•      Complete sales courses required for vendor relationships while expanding understanding of existing product and service offerings 
•      Other duties as assigned 

Education and/or Experience

•      Technical Degree in related field is desired
•      High School Diploma required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, usually waist high, up to 50 feet away. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•      Typical office environment
•      5% travel time may be required   

**You will be asked to participate in culture-related meetings, activities and events. We firmly believe that building culture and teamwork in our people – first organization requires extra intentionality, and thus your participation and engagement isn’t just encouraged - it is required and part of your responsibility. If you do not want to participate in these, please do not apply. 

Who is UFS?

UFS is the community bank technology outfitter that inspires confidence for community banks, by providing purpose-built solutions that make technology work for them, instead of the other way around.

Founded in 1991, our purpose is to Empower Community Banks and Our People to Thrive – Together. We live that Purpose by always putting people first in our decisions and actions.

Our engaged culture is strongly influenced by the passion our team members bring while serving Community Banks and their communities.  We believe in encouraging confidence in each other and delivering solutions that make our customers confident with us. To that end we seek out problem solvers, creative thinkers and engaged individuals that thrive in a fast-paced yet supportive environment.

We believe engaged employees lead to loyal customers, which in turn drives results for our business.   We are caring, intense, and approachable, and have a lot of fun along the way.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance; eligible Day 1 of Employment
• 401k Match of 100% up to 6% of your Salary
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Volunteer Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program to lower your Monthly Premium
• Child Fundraiser Donation Program
• Matching Gifts Program
• Employer Paid Premium for Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Healthcare Accounts
• Employee Referral Benefits
• Fun Employee Events - Lunch & Learns, Celebrations, Summer Events
• Robust Leadership Development Program
• Employee Assistance Program

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.