Branch Purchasing Coordinator

S. A. Comunale Co., Inc.•Barberton, OH

About The Position

S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years. We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type. S.A. Comunale is seeking a Branch Purchasing Coordinator. The Branch Purchasing Coordinator works closely with the Branch Managers and Project Managers as well as the other Purchasing department staff to ensure timely and accurate distribution of the materials needed for each branch. This position will be the main line of communication between each branch and the Purchasing department as well as handle any issues that may arise. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Purchasing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
3+ years of purchasing/inventory experience is required.
Significant experience with Microsoft Office programs with a focus in Excel is required.
Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
Excellent organizational skills is required.
Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous technical or other training is a plus.
Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment a plus.
Previous experience working with the ERP system is a plus.

Responsibilities

Be in constant communication with each branch for all purchasing needs.
Work with the branches to determine foreseen purchasing needs.
Follows up on purchase orders to ensure delivery and troubleshoots issues as they arise.
Work alongside Buyer and Purchasing Associate to place orders for all materials necessary to complete each job to ensure timely delivery for site needs.
Be in frequent communication with fitters and project managers to discuss tracking of materials.
Prepare and examine packing slips, ensuring PO numbers are correct and materials are ready to be shipped.
Work in ERP system frequently.
Work with material pullers to resolve questions and/or problems with orders.
Attend all required meetings.
Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.