Purchasing Coordinator

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties for the purchasing department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the purchasing department.
• Research vendors and collects pricing, quotes, specifications, and other data related to goods and services; update database as needed to ensure accurate pricing of goods and services.
• Creates and issues purchase orders in a timely manner and without error.
• Processes stock order transfers for job kitting requests in ERP System.
• Obtain lead times from suppliers and update ERP System with PO ETA.
• Review open orders and monitor shipments to ensure that the delivery of product is on time; communicate and document shipping delays.
• Request SKU creation, SKU updates, and SKU reactivation for items within the ERP System.
• Establishes and maintains recordkeeping system for purchasing department.
• Works with other departments, including engineering, for sourcing and cut sheet support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting required deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of purchasing or administrative experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse the production floor as needed.