Purchasing Coordinator

Gypsum Management and Supply•Kirkland, WA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Purchasing Coordinator is to be responsible for all purchasing activities for assigned vendors, from placing purchase orders, managing the supplier/vendor relationship, monitoring the purchased inventory, managing price changes and being aware of product developments in the building materials market. Candidate should have product knowledge for drywall, acoustical ceiling tile and grid and construction tools, construction safety items, finishes, drywall compounds, and accessories for the drywall industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree emphasis in Business or Finance preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
Strong Microsoft office skills.
Purchasing Team and experience in all aspects of the supplier/vendor relationship.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the time.
Will occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Constantly working in an office environment.
Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
Must be able to multitask.
Must be able to receive and analyze information.
Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Nice To Haves

Product knowledge for drywall, acoustical ceiling tile and grid and construction tools, construction safety items, finishes, drywall compounds, and accessories for the drywall industry.

Responsibilities

Purchasing and receiving product from vendors.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and control shrinkage.
Ability to use company computer system to enter orders.
Keeping accurate pricing and inventory records.
Developing and maintaining an understanding of market conditions impacting the building materials industry.
Develop product knowledge to order materials and assist customers with purchases.
Provide back-up-to-front-counter sales when necessary.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.
Monitors and responds appropriately to price changes.
Ability to make sound purchasing decisions based on knowledge & experience.