Purchasing Coordinator

Advanced Circuits was founded in 1989 and is now ranked among the top three board fabricators in the nation. While Advanced Circuits is best known for its expedited turn time capabilities and on time shipping record, the company is also the leader in commercial PCB, high-reliability, RFP documents for terms acceptability, and in the high technology marketplace.

Advanced Circuits offers individuals the opportunity to utilize their skills to enhance the growth of the company. Advanced Circuits promotes a culture that excels in customer service, rewards risk-taking and allows the employees to be open to new exciting opportunities. The company takes pride in their “Can do Attitude” by providing top of the line service and going above and beyond for their customers.

Purchasing Coordinator duties and responsibilities

• Planning and overseeing the work of Buyers and Purchasing Agents

• Establishing guidelines on how often the company gets price quotes for items, the number of bids to accept and which vendors to consider

• Discussing contracts

• Evaluating quality, price, reliability, technical support and availability of goods and services

• Performing vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs and boosting efficiency

• Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities

• Signing and reviewing purchasing agreements with vendors, monitoring their performance and renegotiating contracts

• Using quarterly and annual data to determine purchasing needs and performing inventory management

• Managing purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules and maintaining purchase records

• Working with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies

• Conducting ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors

Purchasing Coordinator skills and qualifications

• Knowledge of procurement software and tools

• Interpersonal skills such as teamwork and good listening skills

• Negotiation skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to manage time and organize

• Strong leadership skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree or B.Sc. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields are typically preferred)

• At least two years of experience in a purchasing position

• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory and supply management systems

• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships

• Direct experience with spreadsheet computer applications

• Ability to use purchasing software