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Tusker

National IT and technology solutions provider

Procurement Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$65k/yr
Junior
Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
In PersonOnsite in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Operations & LogisticsProcurement & Sourcing

About the job

Requirements
  • Two to three years of purchasing experience.
  • Microsoft Office experience, including Teams and Outlook, is required.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are preferred.
  • Experience in the computer, audiovisual, and/or distribution industry is helpful.
  • Experience with Oracle NetSuite is preferred but not required.
  • Must be detail-oriented and use critical thinking in a diverse business model involving information technology, audiovisual services, managed services and labor, dropships, and warehousing inventory.
  • Must multitask and communicate with vendors about price, availability, and purchase order status.
  • Must proactively identify issues and implement effective solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain supplier relationships to negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
  • Develop a basic understanding of purchased products or services to support informed purchasing decisions.
  • Coordinate with the sales team on quotes and specific opportunities, aligning with pricing strategies.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities using distributor and supplier upfront rebates and deal registration.
  • Evaluate, approve, and place stock orders up to $25,000.
  • Respond to ETA requests received outside of working hours in Macedonia.
  • Address supplier delivery delays and order discrepancies.
  • Purchase goods daily for corporate sales orders.
  • Participate in annual physical inventory preparation, counting, and variance activities.
  • Meet department performance standards, goals, and objectives.
  • Perform project-related work as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with the computer, audiovisual, and/or distribution industry.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with Oracle NetSuite.

About the company

Tusker is a national IT and technology solutions provider formed through the consolidation of five regional firms, including ACP CreativIT, Camera Corner, Citon, Versatile, and Mindsight, backed by The Zaf Group. It serves education, healthcare, manufacturing, and government clients across the Midwest and Northeast. The company delivers cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, modern workplace, and AI and automation solutions through advisory, professional, managed, and lifecycle services. What sets Tusker apart is pairing decades of regional expertise with national scale, a large team of specialists, and partnerships with vendors like AWS, Microsoft, and Cisco. The goal is to make technology stronger and simpler for clients through measurable outcomes and long-term partnership.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1984

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • September 2026 Fortress SRM deal added about 70 customers and nearly 50 specialists.
  • Tusker reported over $300 million sales and targets $500 million within three years.
  • July 2026 MSP 501 recognition supports recruiting, credibility, and enterprise selling.

What critics are saying

  • Aggressive M&A since 2017 creates integration risk across six hubs and brands.
  • Tusker’s growth depends on winning services cross-sell against larger MSPs and MSSPs.
  • If cybersecurity expansion stalls, Tusker remains a fragmented regional roll-up, not a platform.

What makes Tusker unique

  • Tusker united five regional MSPs under one brand in January 2026.
  • Fortress SRM adds 24/7 SOC, virtual CISO, incident response, and forensics.
  • 400 employees and six hubs give Tusker local delivery with national reach.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

PR Newswire
Sep 2nd, 2026
Tusker acquires Fortress SRM, adding 50 cybersecurity professionals and 24/7 security operations centre

Tusker, a Chicago-based technology solutions provider, has acquired Fortress SRM, a Cleveland cybersecurity firm founded in 2018. The deal adds approximately 50 cybersecurity professionals to Tusker's team and establishes the company's sixth regional hub. Fortress SRM serves customers across Ohio, northern Michigan, and Wisconsin, offering security consulting, virtual CISO leadership, managed security, incident response, digital forensics, and a 24/7 Security Operations Centre. This marks Tusker's fifth acquisition since 2017 and its first since consolidating its portfolio companies under the Tusker brand earlier this year. The acquisition expands Tusker from its origins as a Chicago IT hardware distributor to a full-stack technology provider with over 400 employees across regional hubs including Chicago, Boston, Green Bay, Duluth, Eau Claire, and now Cleveland.

CRN
Jan 13th, 2026
ACP CreativIT rebrands as Tusker, eyes national expansion and new acquisitions

ACP CreativIT has rebranded as Tusker as it pursues national expansion and additional acquisitions. CEO Matt Zafirovski said the rebrand responds to employee feedback requesting a unified identity across the organisation. The company is positioning itself as a national solutions provider with local delivery capabilities. The rebranding comes as Tusker mounts a national sales initiative and explores further acquisitions to expand its footprint. Quarterly employee surveys identified rebranding as the top priority, with staff seeking a cohesive company identity as the business scales.

The ZAF Group
Jan 9th, 2025
ACP CreativIT Acquires Mindsight

ACP CreativIT acquires Mindsight.

CRN
Jan 7th, 2025
ACP CreativIT Acquires Mindsight MSP

ACP CreativIT has acquired Mindsight, a midmarket managed services provider known for its enterprise engineering talent. This acquisition aims to enhance ACP CreativIT's services for midmarket and upper midmarket customers. Mindsight, led by CEO Ed Kapelinski, will continue to operate with its current team, emphasizing a strong cultural fit and a focus on customer and employee satisfaction. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.