Distribution Purchasing Coordinator

Radwell International • Willingboro Township, NJ

8h • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for performing all activities related to purchasing, including daily purchase orders, drop shipments, rush orders, addressing purchase order issues, and following up on unconfirmed purchase orders. The position requires the ability to work at a fast pace with attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, basic computer skills, and good phone and email etiquette. The individual will generate purchase orders for new products, confirm them with vendors for price, part number, and lead-time, and handle discrepancies. They will also assist in business system database cleanup, customer and vendor expedites, and proactively place purchase orders via websites. The role involves updating confirmations daily on an Excel spreadsheet and completing at least 25% of daily purchase orders.

Requirements

• Ability to work at fast pace
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving abilities
• Basic computer skills
• Phone, Email etiquette
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Internet, Phones, Fax
• Strong Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong problem resolution and analysis skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Good time management skills; be able to multi-task
• Able to work at fast pace
• Work well in a team environment.
• Able to maintain confidential information.
• One to Three years related customer service experience and/or training

Nice To Haves

• Technical or Industrial product knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders for all new products by assigning vendors and pricing to sales orders using the Dynamics purchasing system.
• Confirm purchase orders with price, part number and lead-time establishing consistent order follow up by contacting vendors to assure orders are being processed in a timely manner and meet required delivery dates.
• Handle all discrepancies such as price, part numbers, and lead-times; adjust purchase orders and/or sales orders accordingly.
• Assist in business system database clean up and ongoing maintenance.
• Assist in customer expedites when needed, vendor expedites and inquiries about purchases to Radwell by phone, email or through other means in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. Work with the expediting group to help resolve purchasing delivery to exceed customer expectations where needed.
• Proactively place purchase orders via websites.
• Update confirmations daily on excel spreadsheet.
• Complete at least 25% of the daily purchase orders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree