{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"175758373997e97e006df71e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/175758373997e97e006df71e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/175758373997e97e006df71e","title":"Purchasing Coordinator II","description":"POSITION SUMMARY:\nThe Purchasing Specialist is a mid‑level role responsible for managing day‑to‑day purchasing activities while helping to build and improve procurement processes for API Inc. This position requires 2–4 years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation abilities, intermediate Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and vendors. This role includes quoting, order placement, supplier communication, and shared inbox management, while also supporting process development and future ERP implementation efforts. A construction background is beneficial but not required.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.\nPrepare and obtain quotes for project‑specific materials, equipment, and services.\nAnalyze quotes for accuracy, pricing, and alignment with project requirements.\nCreate and issue purchase orders (POs) for projects and overhead.\nConfirm orders, communicate delivery schedules, and coordinate shipments.\nMaintain accurate purchasing records in existing purchasing and financial systems.\nManage the shared purchasing inbox and respond within established service‑level timelines.\nTrack project material status and follow up with vendors and internal stakeholders as needed.\nAssist with tracking and reconciling procurement credit card purchases.\nSource, evaluate, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.\nNegotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements to support cost‑savings and value goals.\nPartner with the Purchasing Manager to document, refine, and implement purchasing workflows.\nAssist with implementing and optimizing an ERP system for procurement activities.\nREQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:\nStrong negotiation skills.\nAbility to create and improve processes.\nIntermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, filters).\nExcellent communication skills.\nStrong organizational skills.\nDetail‑oriented with analytical problem‑solving ability.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s degree in Business (Preferred).\n2–4 years of purchasing or procurement experience (required).","company":"Api","rawCompany":"api","city":"St Paul","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:46:33.480Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"43-3061.00","title":"Procurement Clerks","slug":"procurement-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"236210","title":"Industrial Building Construction","slug":"industrial-building-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Purchasing Coordinator II","description":"POSITION SUMMARY:\nThe Purchasing Specialist is a mid‑level role responsible for managing day‑to‑day purchasing activities while helping to build and improve procurement processes for API Inc. This position requires 2–4 years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation abilities, intermediate Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and vendors. This role includes quoting, order placement, supplier communication, and shared inbox management, while also supporting process development and future ERP implementation efforts. A construction background is beneficial but not required.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.\nPrepare and obtain quotes for project‑specific materials, equipment, and services.\nAnalyze quotes for accuracy, pricing, and alignment with project requirements.\nCreate and issue purchase orders (POs) for projects and overhead.\nConfirm orders, communicate delivery schedules, and coordinate shipments.\nMaintain accurate purchasing records in existing purchasing and financial systems.\nManage the shared purchasing inbox and respond within established service‑level timelines.\nTrack project material status and follow up with vendors and internal stakeholders as needed.\nAssist with tracking and reconciling procurement credit card purchases.\nSource, evaluate, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.\nNegotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements to support cost‑savings and value goals.\nPartner with the Purchasing Manager to document, refine, and implement purchasing workflows.\nAssist with implementing and optimizing an ERP system for procurement activities.\nREQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:\nStrong negotiation skills.\nAbility to create and improve processes.\nIntermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, filters).\nExcellent communication skills.\nStrong organizational skills.\nDetail‑oriented with analytical problem‑solving ability.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s degree in Business (Preferred).\n2–4 years of purchasing or procurement experience (required).","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:46:33.480Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:46:33.480Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Api","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"St Paul","addressRegion":"MN","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"175758373997e97e006df71e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/175758373997e97e006df71e"}}