Purchasing Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Location : High Point, NC

Hours : Monday – Friday / 8am-5pm

Job Type : Non-exempt

Direct Reports : N / A

Report To : Purchasing Manager

Department : Administration

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a reliable and organized Purchasing Coordinator who will manage procurement activities for the company. The candidate will be responsible for preparing, sorting and communicating ordering correspondences to different departments. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong organizational and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates accurate purchase orders by verifying specifications and pricing on project and regular stock products.
• Submits all purchase orders created to vendors and follows up to ensure receipt.
• Performs accurate and timely entry of customer selection into order processing system.
• Researches purchase order discrepancies to identify root causes and develop action items to resolve.
• Enters backorders and communicates backorder status regularly with teams. Coordinates substitute items to meet customer needs and timelines.
• Ensures all products are purchased within correct price guidelines and with any and all applicable discounts. Escalates pricing discrepancies found between vendor order acknowledgements.
• Enters order acknowledgements and expected delivery dates from vendors on submitted orders. Handles vendor returns, aged inventory and cancelled orders. Coordinates resolution on issues with suppliers such as over or under orders.
• Works with multiple vendors and negotiates pricing.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

BENEFITS

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