Purchasing Coordinator

At Catapult, we are helping our member, Southern Pipe, Inc., hire a Purchasing Coordinator with a strong administrative background.

This position is 100% onsite in New London, NC. Candidates should be able to work on-site at this location daily.

Southern Pipe is a leading manufacturer of PVC products and conduit. The modern facility in New London, NC has all-new, state-of-the-art production lines. With just under 100 employees, Southern Pipe is a company built with pride and experience providing customers with unparalleled quality and customer service.

Job description

As our Purchasing Coordinator, you will support the business and purchasing department activities by ordering supplies and raw materials. You will report directly to the Director of Finance/Administration, providing administrative support and maintaining inventory and purchase records throughout the procurement process. You may also participate in vendor relationship management, identifying cost-saving opportunities to support our company's profitability goals.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Compile requests for materials and machinery
• Prepare and track purchase orders
• Handle inquiries about purchase orders
• Gather information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services
• Monitor inventory
• Perform buying duties when necessary
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries
• Compare prices, specifications and delivery dates to assist in determine the best bid
• Receive in all purchases
• Receive and post orders
• Assure allocation of orders to appropriate department
• Track the status of requisitions, contracts and orders, and calculate relevant costs
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements - Qualifications & Experience

• At least three years of Purchasing experience required
• At least one year in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Minimum High School diploma or GED
• Strong administrative support experience required
• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong client services skills
• Strong attention to details
• Overall Professionalism is a MUST!