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Purchasing Analyst: Blizzard Entertainment

Company NameBlizzard Entertainment
Job CategoryTechnology
LocationIrvine, CA
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
ExperienceUnspecified
Date PostedNovember 5, 2009
Blizzard Entertainment
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Purchasing Analyst

Blizzard Entertainment is looking to fill the role of a purchasing assistant. The ideal candidate is a technically-minded business individual with the ability to assist with product purchasing and facilitation of daily operations, including product research and vendor negotiations. This person will also be contributing to long-term projects, and must be highly organized and be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate and purchase IT-related hardware, software, and any other products to fulfill internal company requests, with emphasis on IT hardware purchasing knowledge and experience.
  • Ensure all procurement policies and processes are followed.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent communication with both other staff members and vendors.
  • Research and recommend vendors based on price, service, and intangibles.
  • Maintain inventory levels for new hires and required company consumables.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors.
  • Update asset management database as needed.
  • Deliver specified IT equipment to IT staff for projects.
  • Receive and inspect product on delivery for correct shipping.
  • Reconcile vendor invoices.
  • Ensure all procurement policies and processes are followed.
  • Handle other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of current desktop and server computer hardware technologies
  • Prior corporate purchasing experience
  • Experience with spreadsheet and database applications (Excel, Access, etc.)
  • Self-motivation with the ability to handle a large number of projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Impeccable organizational and time-management abilities
  • Methodical work ethic and consistent performance
  • Ability to maintain high confidentiality
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Pluses

  • A passion for games

We are currently considering local candidates only for this position; relocation assistance is not available. No follow-up calls or emails, please. This is a full-time position in Irvine, California.

Please apply through our website here.




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