Purchasing Associate - Sales Operations & Support

Purchasing Associate - Sales Operations & Support Team

What to expect when you join Sikich

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position Summary

The Purchasing Associate on the Sales Operations & Support Team supports procurement, order processing, and vendor coordination activities related to client sales and renewals. This role is responsible for processing and tracking orders, coordinating with vendors and distributors, supporting renewals activities, and maintaining accuracy throughout the purchasing lifecycle.

The Purchasing Associate partners closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, Renewals, and Service Delivery teams to support operational efficiency, timely fulfillment, and a positive client experience. This role focuses on procurement execution, operational coordination, and administrative support.

What will you do in this role?

Purchasing & Procurement Coordination

• Prepare, submit, and process product and service orders with vendors and distributors
• Validate order details including SKUs, quantities, pricing, terms, and required documentation prior to submission
• Track order status through fulfillment and proactively communicate updates, delays, or issues to internal teams and stakeholders
• Coordinate Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs), including submission, tracking, and follow-up activities
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, distributors, and internal business partners
• Assist with vendor communication related to order status, availability, renewals, and issue resolution

Renewals & Order Support

• Create, update, and maintain customer renewal agreements and supporting documentation
• Support renewal processing activities, including order placement, tracking, and coordination with internal stakeholders
• Serve as backup support for renewals coordination functions during absences or high-volume periods
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to renewals and purchasing activities

Financial & Administrative Coordination

• Match purchase orders with vendor and client invoices to support accuracy within the procurement workflow
• Support administrative tasks related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes associated with purchasing activities
• Assist with resolving discrepancies related to orders, invoicing, or vendor transactions
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within operational systems and documentation repositories

Operational Support & Process Excellence

• Monitor shared queues and support timely triage and follow-up of purchasing-related requests
• Maintain and update purchasing documentation, templates, and standard operating procedures
• Maintain working knowledge of vendor programs, procurement processes, and operational workflows
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and workflow optimization to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Support additional operational and administrative activities aligned to purchasing and sales support functions as needed

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sales support, operations, or a related field
• Experience supporting procurement, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or order processing activities
• Familiarity with accounting or ERP software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Experience with ConnectWise Manage or similar professional services automation platform preferred

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the hourly range for this role is $20.70- $28.50- $34.10. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: .....

• Servant Leader - You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focused - You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration - You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinking - You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams, and communities accelerate success.

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Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
  

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE - Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their localcommunities.

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Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. Sikich CPA LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich LLC under which Sikich LLC supports Sikich CPA LLC's performance of its professional services. Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

"Sikich" is the brand name under which Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC provide professional services. The entities under the Sikich brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing services under the Sikich brand. The use of the terms "our company", "we" and "us" and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC.