Strategic Enterprise Solutions (SES) Purchasing Coordinator - Remote

Purchasing Coordinator

Convergint is looking for a full-time, results-driven, and forward-thinking Purchasing Coordinator to join our amazing culture in the Vertical Market Operations Team. In this role, you will work with the sales and operations teams to provide purchasing assistance during the estimating, design, construction, and as-built stages of projects. As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will be part of a dynamic team that will enable you to grow as Convergint grows.

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs that drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What You'll Do :

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to issued Bill of Materials; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives due to cost or lead time issues.
• Utilizes available inventory items or surplus material by verifying stock availability with Logistics.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders.
• Creates and manages online databases of materials ordered, received, and delivered.
• Obtains quotes and negotiates costs with vendors to meet margin goals.
• Pursues and obtains shipping estimates and tracking information for material purchases.
• Prioritizes order requests based on commitment schedules. Adjusts priorities as required.
• Verifies receipt of items compared to items ordered; resolves shipping errors or damages with suppliers.
• Manages Return Material Authorizations for repair, replacement, or credit.
• Authorizes payment for purchases by comparing items received to items ordered.
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents on company intranet.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Tracks orders to ensure consistency with commitment dates.
• Ensures product is delivered to the appropriate parties as requested.
• Communicates professionally, persuasively, and personably with vendors and clients via phone and email.
• Performs product research when necessary.
• Performs other duties as requested or required.

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Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.