Purchasing Coordinator

Interior Logic Group•Houston, TX

30d

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Purchasing Associate is to organize, purchase, and track materials and supplies needed to ensure the successful completion of projects. This individual must be a strong problem solver, strong communicator, and demonstrate diligence and urgency with responses to both customers and peers.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain professional working relationships with builders, vendors, subordinates, and co-workers
Communicates effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner
Proactively identifies, analyzes, addresses, and resolves problem areas, conflicts, and issues
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
Explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions
Strong organizational skills to ensure adequate tracking systems are utilized to maintain and track all required information associated with the ordering and production process
Working knowledge of internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software and order processing systems
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
Basic technology skills, including MS Office Suite
Professional level verbal and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate agreements between parties with different perspectives.
High level of organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet deadlines
Minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Material resource planning and/or production control experience with Systems Application Process (SAP)
Bilingual experience preferred, but not required (English/Spanish)
Thorough knowledge of all available products used by the Company as it relates to product installation

Responsibilities

Orders materials and supplies efficiently, along with ensuring said materials and supplies are ordered accurately and arrive in a timely manner prior to scheduled installation
Runs, addresses, and completes Daily Reports
Organizes and schedules material returns with suppliers, as needed
Coordinates with vendors to determine product availability and terms of sales
Analyzes product and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability
Participates in the development of specifications for products or substitute materials
Coordinates homebuyer material approvals with Design, when applicable
Ensures samples are available for designers and customers, when applicable
Utilizes ERP systems for placing orders, tracking, information gathering and troubleshooting
Ensures all required daily activities are completed in a timely manner with minimal supervision
Follows instructions and responds to management's direction
Takes responsibility for own actions and keeps commitments
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan of action
Commits to extended work schedules when necessary to reach goals
Attends all required meetings and trainings
Follows all Company policies and procedures
All other job duties as assigned
Makes informed decisions, but escalates issues when necessary
Handles higher volume locations
Assists with the training of Level I employees
Conducts training of Level I and Level II employees
Conducts root cause analysis
Recommends areas of improvement
Takes on special projects
Acts a subject matter/material expert when handling escalated issues