Purchasing Coordinator

Vector Security and Vector Security Networks Career•Gainesville, VA

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Vector Security, we are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team. This role involves obtaining and maintaining current shipment tracking information, as well as supporting procurement tasks by prioritizing, preparing, and processing equipment purchase requests for business units. We offer great benefits, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities. Our purpose is to make our world more secure, connected, and empowered, one customer at a time.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or equivalent along with 2 years of experience in Purchasing Activities.
Must be able to work in standard office setting and environment 40 hours per week.
Must be highly proficient in Excel – complex spreadsheets are utilized for a variety of tracking and management.
Must be able to cross-functionally communicate (verbal and written) to internal and external Customers and Management.
Capacity to work within Team-Oriented work Atmosphere: Must be able to work with multi-departmental personnel in order to gain the information necessary to properly process invoices.
Must be able to maintain company and personnel confidential information, must possess a high level of Integrity.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of D365

Responsibilities

Daily logging of vendor equipment shipping tracking information into Microsoft D365 for use by the project and service teams.
Daily maintenance of Shipping Tasks in Microsoft D365, responding to internal inquiries, and updating requests.
Reviewing current shipment tracking data on open orders, requesting fresh tracking for backorders, and sending out weekly reports to the business units as needed.
Monitor the D365 Purchasing Request Queues throughout the day to self-assign new purchasing requests from the Installation and Service teams.
Prioritize purchase requests and coordinate with the team to ensure deadlines are met.