Socket is a leader in business telecommunications providing business customers with a value-driven, customer centric alternative to the incumbent service providers. With our corporate headquarters in Columbia, MO, we serve locations across Missouri, including Columbia, Jefferson City, Sedalia, Warrensburg, Kirksville, Rolla, Warrenton, Troy, O’Fallon and many other cities across the state. Socket is committed to equal opportunity and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, as required by the ADA.

Socket is looking for an organized and talented Purchasing Agent to join our growing team! This role will coordinate with different departments to source, price, and order the materials needed for the smooth delivery of Socket's fiber network.

What We offer:

• 401k matching
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receive purchase requests from all departments
• Source vendors and collect various pricing based off of need/timeline
• Ability to analyze and present the best purchase choice
• Once approved, create the purchase order and send it to the vendor
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery
• Communicate with vendors when delays arise
• Use tools to keep track of all inventory and assist in proper ordering
• Some lifting may be required

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep detailed documentation
• Multitasking skills
• Initiative
• Proficiency with computers
• Reasoning skills
• Ability to analyze data

Desirable Skills:

• Degree in related field and/or two years’ experience
• Construction related experience
• Ability to interpret accounting principles
• Familiarity with creating purchase orders

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and be a key part of delivering Socket's fiber network!