Purchasing Coordinator

TriMark•San Diego, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Coordinator reports to the Senior Manager, Purchasing. As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in procurement operations, managing goods and services with moderate financial commitments and technical complexities. Under general direction, you will ensure optimal inventory levels, maintain accurate data, and foster strong supplier relations. Your responsibilities include executing timely, independent decisions, optimizing profit, negotiating prices, and supporting the sales team.

Requirements

1 – 2 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role, or equivalent military or practical experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe/Nitro Pro, Explorer, and Inventory software.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Infor Distribution SX is highly desirable.
Familiarity with Adobe/Nitro Pro, Explorer, and Inventory software.

Responsibilities

Procure goods and services, managing moderate financial commitments and technical complexities.
Develop an understanding of Buyer Order Control parameters to ensure accurate data and proper stock levels.
Manage inventory to maintain >98% fill rate accuracy in distribution centers using Infor Distribution SX.
Employ value analysis techniques to ensure the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.
Manage supplier relations and resolve open issues to ensure smooth procurement processes.
Execute timely, independent decisions based on best practices and customer requirements.
Analyze and adjust purchase orders to optimize profit and reconcile discrepancies.
Support the sales team with product information, purchase orders, vendor terms, delivery, and other related requests.
Maintain accurate pricing and communicate changes in Infor Distribution SX.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Maintain necessary records related to procurement activities.