Purchasing Coordinator

The Gund Company

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Coordinator performs purchasing-specific activities and has a general knowledge of an ERP system. They will be responsible for daily entry of purchase orders for designated U.S., Mexico, and Canada facilities; maintenance electronic filing systems and databases activities; and a regular interface with internal customers and vendors. The Purchasing Coordinator will ensure the availability of raw material in a manner that allows our facilities to be responsive to our customers in each industry segment we serve.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization and with suppliers.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) at an intermediate level.
• Experience entering data into any integrated, automated Enterprise Resource Planning systems is required.
• Attention to detail and strong desire to meet both internal and external customer requirements.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience administering and improving functional processes.
• Ability to speak and write in both Spanish and English to effectively communicate with internal vendors, external vendors and stakeholders is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Minimum of three years of related Purchasing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VISUAL ERP system is preferred.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of raw material supply for designated U.S., Mexico, and Canada facilities per the Transactional Purchasing Process.
• Execute the Purchase Requisition Process and the Purchase Order Execution Process following the Purchase Requirements Identification Process for all U.S.,, Mexico, and Canada facilities.
• Execute the Vendor Acknowledgement Process for compliance and inform scheduling and customer service of any deviations.
• Expedite supplier orders via the Vendor Order Expediting Process as needed.
• Execute the Material Transfer Process.
• Interact with suppliers daily.
• Track the status of all orders.
• Communicate with facilities, suppliers, and carriers to resolve issues such as under orders, over orders and damaged goods.

Benefits

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: above Mexico's Federal Labor Law
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level