Associate III, Purchasing (US)

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Job Description:

Build the Connections That Power Tomorrow's Technology

Who We Are: We are the business behind the world's brands.

At Ingram Micro , we help businesses realize the promise of technology. As a global technology company reaching nearly 90% of the world's population, we connect technology manufacturers, cloud providers, and business partners with the solutions they need to grow and succeed. Through our unmatched global scale, diverse portfolio, and digital platform, Xvantage™, we're redefining how technology is distributed and delivered around the world.

How Our Team Works

The Purchasing team plays a critical role in ensuring seamless operations across our global business. Supporting vendor partnerships and supply chain activities, the team helps maintain inventory accuracy, drives operational efficiency, and enables the reliable delivery of products and services to customers worldwide.

Working closely with vendors, internal stakeholders, logistics teams, and regional partners, this function ensures that our supply chain remains responsive, efficient, and aligned with business goals. Through collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence, the team directly contributes to Ingram Micro's continued growth and customer success.

Our Values in Action

At Ingram Micro, we're shaping tomorrow through innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We foster a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, ideas are encouraged, and every associate has the opportunity to make an impact. Our teams demonstrate Integrity in every interaction, take Responsibility for delivering exceptional service, show Courage when facing challenges, apply Imagination to improve processes, focus on Results that drive business success, and recognize that our greatest strength is our Talent . Together, we create an environment where individuals thrive while supporting one another in achieving shared goals.

Your Role in Making an Impact As an Associate III, Purchasing , you will be a key contributor to the successful relationship across multiple vendors, executing end-to-end purchasing operations for the Canada. region.

In this role, you will manage a high volume of purchasing-related activities, supporting communication form tickets each month involving ETA requests, purchase order transmissions and cancellations, expedite requests, and product inquiries.

You will work closely with strategic vendor partners ensuring efficient order submission, effective order management, and prompt resolution of operational issues.

You will also help maintain compliance with vendor policies, resolve shipment and invoicing discrepancies, and ensure accurate records are maintained within purchasing systems.

Your ability to keep operations running smoothly will directly contribute to supply chain efficiency, business performance, and a positive vendor experience.

Experience and Expectations

• •Around 1-2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain operations, vendor account reconciliation, or a related field.
• •Proven ability to manage multiple and complexed vendor relationships and support operational processes in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
• •Experience resolving discrepancies involving shipments, invoicing, inventory, or order management activities. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• •Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive timely resolution of issues and deliver excellent service. Demonstrates accountability, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• •Familiarity with purchasing systems, ERP platforms, and supply chain processes is preferred.

What Helps You Succeed

· Drives Results: Consistently delivers high-quality work, meets commitments, and maintains focus on achieving business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

· Decision Quality: Makes sound, timely decisions by analyzing information, evaluating risks, and applying good judgment to resolve operational challenges.

· Communicates Effectively: Clearly shares information with vendors, sales teams, and internal stakeholders while fostering productive working relationships and ensuring alignment.

· Manages Complexity: Effectively prioritizes competing demands, navigates operational challenges, and successfully manages multiple processes and stakeholders simultaneously.