Inventory Specialist 4

****What this Job Entails:****  The Network Inventory Specialist IV supports the client's global network. The team's objective is to proactively manage global site locations and customer inventory vendor base.  ****Scope:****  * Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways * Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors ****Your Roles and Responsibilities:**** * Learn our existing vendor base, identify inefficiencies, and recommend opportunities to improve the individual vendor relationship in each case by case basis * Daily management of current vendor inventory base * Lead vendor negotiations  * Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position ****Required Qualifications/Skills:**** * High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 8+ years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience * Ability to work in a fast paced environment, and work with cross functional teams as required  * Experience with vendor management  * Database management experience, including data input * Strong customer service skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Proven ability to effectively interact with vendors and customers at all levels * Organizational and operational skills to manage multiple tasks at once * Self-motivated, goal oriented and team-centric * Ability to build vendor relationships with our existing global vendor base * Ability to analyze and think strategically, identify creative solutions to meet our departmental needs ****Preferred Qualifications:****  ****Physical Demand & Work Environment:**** * Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing * Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment * Must be able to use a computer * Must have the ability to communicate effectively  * Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers **Salary Range** $21.27 - $33.58 USD (Hourly) * _Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit._ * _Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors._ **Astreya** **offers comprehensive** **b****enefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees,** **including:** * Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only * Dental provided through UHC * Nationwide Vision provided by UHC * Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care * Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific) * Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera * Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Days 401k Plan * Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance * Short Term & Long Term Disability * Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped) * Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually) * Paid Holidays * Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law