Are you our next Procurement Technician?

Are you passionate about ensuring every aspect of a contract is dotted, crossed and delivered as it should be? Do you take pride in maintaining a well-oiled and well-organized procurement system? Are you eager to support strategic vendor relationships to maintain accuracy and success?

If you can picture yourself in this role alongside an amazing team of hard-working, adaptable colleagues, you may be Tipmont’s next Procurement Technician!

As Tipmont’s Procurement Technician, you will be responsible for purchasing materials, products and services for a cooperative that provides reliable electricity and fiber-optic internet to thousands of people across north central Indiana. You’ll monitor inventory, order supplies, process paperwork, maintain communication with vendors and track deliveries. With excellent attention to detail and organization, you’ll play an integral role in shaping the timely and effective delivery of Tipmont services to homes, schools, farms and businesses.

Duties that intrigue you include:

• Monitoring warehouse inventory levels & identifying when supplies need to be reordered
• Processing purchase orders, ensuring accurate information & timely execution
• Communicating with suppliers to confirm orders, track shipments & resolve any issues
• Assisting with counts on monthly, quarterly & annual cycles
• Tracking order status to ensure timely delivery & take inventory of supplies upon arrival
• Preparing & maintaining records of purchase orders, invoices & relevant documentation
• Supporting productive vendor relationships & the resolution of applicable vendor concerns
• Entering data into procurement systems to track orders & inventory
• Aiding in the research of potential suppliers & gathering of quotes for products & services
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts & terms with suppliers
• Unloading & storing material received in the absence of the warehouse attendant
• Completing other duties as assigned

You’ll join a company where all employees live by corporate values of innovation, public-service heart, passion, respect and making an impact. We do more than just speak to those values. We live them out every day — and so will you!

We offer an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental and life insurance; 401(k) matching and a pension retirement plan; education reimbursement; and many opportunities for professional growth and mentoring. 

Required Skills

• Associate’s degree in business (or similar degree program)
• Three to five years of warehouse and procurement experience
• Experience in creating and processing purchasing orders
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds or greater with assistance
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and regulations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Tipmont is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you have a question about the position, please email . Phone calls will not be accepted.