Purchasing Coordinator
Convergint
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $24 - $33 per hour
About the role
- Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to issued Bill of Materials; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives due to cost or lead time issues.
- Utilizes available inventory items or surplus material by verifying stock availability with Logistics.
- Prepares and issues purchase orders.
- Creates and manages online databases of materials ordered, received, and delivered.
- Obtains quotes and negotiates costs with vendors to meet margin goals.
- Pursues and obtains shipping estimates and tracking information for material purchases.
- Prioritizes order requests based on commitment schedules. Adjusts priorities as required.
- Verifies receipt of items compared to items ordered; resolves shipping errors or damages with suppliers.
- Manages Return Material Authorizations for repair, replacement, or credit.
- Authorizes payment for purchases by comparing items received to items ordered.
- Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents on company intranet.
- Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
- Tracks orders to ensure consistency with commitment dates.
- Ensures product is delivered to the appropriate parties as requested.
- Communicates professionally, persuasively, and personably with vendors and clients via phone and email.
- Performs product research when necessary.
- Performs other duties as requested or required.
Requirements
- Education: Highschool/GED or equivalent experience
- Minimum Experience: 2+ years of previous experience in a purchasing environment
- Preferred Experience: (but not required): Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related coursework
Benefits
- 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
- Fun & Laughter Day Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
- Life insurance & Disability Plan
- Wellness Program
- 401K Matching Plan
- Colleague Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary and compensation plan
- Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
- Corporate Social Responsibility Day
- Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
- Paid parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
purchase requisitionsBill of Materialspurchase ordersonline databasescost negotiationshipping estimatesReturn Material Authorizationsdata analysisorder trackingproduct research
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationprioritizationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingattention to detailprofessionalismpersuasivenessinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills