Purchasing Coordinator
About The Position
The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for processing, tracking, and administrative duties pertaining to inbound and outbound freight within the Import Purchasing Department. May also have direct customer contact to assist in resolving issues and driving sales opportunities. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Assists buyers in the tracking and tracing of orders Maintains frequent communications with suppliers/providers to ensure efficiencies in information gathering Maintains all tracking documents/spreadsheets for inbound freight Assists in developing reports and compiling market information for trades Prepares various reports and correspondence on a regular basis Assists in processing reports, documents, and purchases in a timely manner Assists in cost/rate retrieval for international freight lanes Assists in assigned special projects Performs other duties as required
Requirements
- Minimum Associate's Degree or equivalent industry experience
- Minimum 2 years of Purchasing Experience
- Minimum of 2 years customer of service experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Advanced knowledge in Excel preferred
Nice To Haves
- Experience purchasing Construction Material a plus
Responsibilities
- Assists buyers in the tracking and tracing of orders
- Maintains frequent communications with suppliers/providers to ensure efficiencies in information gathering
- Maintains all tracking documents/spreadsheets for inbound freight
- Assists in developing reports and compiling market information for trades
- Prepares various reports and correspondence on a regular basis
- Assists in processing reports, documents, and purchases in a timely manner
- Assists in cost/rate retrieval for international freight lanes
- Assists in assigned special projects
- Performs other duties as required
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stock purchase program with employee discount
- Educational reimbursement
- Wellness programs and challenges
- Other supplemental benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
