Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Purchasing Coordinator (PC) provides clerical support for various purchasing functions. PC’s identify, research, analyze, and resolve purchasing issues with other departments and suppliers. This is an entry-level position with great opportunity to grow.

Job Expectations:

• Provide a variety of support functions within the Purchasing Department. Work with Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to monitor and facilitate material movement
• Assist in creating, sending and confirming purchase orders (PO) with outside vendors

• Purchase Order (PO) maintenance ensuring valid pricing and accurate delivery information
• Following through with problem orders to ensure that they deliver in a timely manner

• Work with various departments including QC, Accounting and Production on problematic materials or transactions
• Monitor blanket order releases to maintain lean inventory levels
• Continuous monitoring of delivery expectations for all incoming materials and internal communication of delays
•  Works with Suppliers to expedite and improve delivery performance
• Review inventory order patterns and quantities, and recommend actions to improve vendor delivery performance, schedule adherence, and cost savings
• Maintain accurate Purchase Order data in system
• Accurately perform numerous transactions in system
• Work closely with demand planning on inventory management
• Work with other departments to reduce the overall delivery/test/release times.
• Maintain open communication and effective working relationships with all departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor

• Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety, business ethics, and standards of conduct

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical, data management knowledge
• Ability to communicate written and verbally in a professional manner with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts
• Understand ERP systems and supply chain management concepts

• Detail oriented, strong analytical skills, team-player

Equipment Knowledge:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred

Experience Requirements:

Generally, requires a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in warehouse, accounting, buying, planning, and/or data entry; e-commerce experience highly desirable.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.