Purchasing Coordinator

PURCHASING COORDINATORGeneral PurposeThe Purchasing Coordinator creates and submits vendor purchase orders for products to fill customer sales orders. The Purchasing Coordinator also performs other support duties such as stock checks, purchase order follow-up, and resolves issues with orders that cannot be filled as requested. Purchasing Coordinators have little to no contact with outside customers, but work extensively with other company personnel.Essential DutiesCreate product purchase orders using company automated system, or manually if requiredSubmit purchase orders to vendors per company policy/scheduleFollow-up daily on purchase orders from the previous day and enter notes into system; enter future follow-up for shipping on purchasing calendarFollow-up on older purchase orders, per calendar, and update notes in systemSend tracking information for drop-ship orders to Accounts PayableCheck the Hotlist daily for pre-payments made, and follow-up with vendorResolve issues on purchase orders that cannot be filled by the vendorForward all Pro-Forma invoices received to Accounts PayableRedirect all calls regarding payment or other financial issues to Accounts PayableOther DutiesCoordinate the replacement of missing or damaged items with the RGA departmentCreate purchase orders for market orders and stock items from information provided by the owner, or other authorized managerAssist Sales Reps with product pricing and vendor inventory stock checksEducation And ExperienceProficiency in English and in Microsoft Office SuiteFive years of experience in product purchasing, preferably in the lighting industryHigh School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree a plusKey CompetenciesHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detailCompetency in arithmetic, including fractions and percentagesProficiency in data entryExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPersonal organizational skillsAbility to participate as a team memberAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentSelf-starter with a sense of urgencyCustomer service attitudeCompensation And BenefitsCompensation – Hourly at $16.50 to $22.00Benefits AvailableInsurance – Medical, Dental and Vision401(k) Plan with company matchSupplemental Insurance plansPowered by JazzHRne8MaMdzwy