Purchasing Coordinator

The purchasing coordinator works directly under the lead purchasing coordinator to assist with the duties and responsibilities listed below.



Required:

• Diploma in business administration, supply chain management, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain or related field
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to develop and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Must have knowledge and experience in:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Adobe Acrobat - PDF Formatting

•Responsible for creating purchase orders from job estimates.

• Negotiate with vendors for the best possible price and delivery date of the parts

needed for projects.

• Track the purchases to meet installation schedules. Expedite orders as needed.

• Evaluate and provide substitute equipment from vendors to project managers.

• Resolve discrepancies, manage return authorizations, obtain credits and refunds in

a timely manner.

• Ensure equipment is delivered to job sites, check and provide feedback to vendors

with regards to any damaged items.

• Update and maintain purchasing spreadsheets as defined by management.

• Other purchasing tasks as assigned by lead purchasing coordinator.