Purchasing Expeditor

Purchasing Expeditor Opportunity

Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Chino, California, Harrington has grown to be a leading distributor of fluid process products and solutions for industrial applications. With over 70 locations across the United States, we proudly serve a wide range of industries, including water and wastewater management, chemicals, manufacturing, semiconductors, life sciences, and food and beverage processing.

At Harrington, we believe that what sets us apart is our people. We're passionate about serving our customers with deep technical knowledge, fast product availability, and innovative supply chain solutions. Our commitment to excellence ensures that we're always ready to respond when our customers need us - 24/7/365.

Harrington is an organization that values people, innovation, and exceptional service. If you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference and you can grow alongside a supportive and dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Expeditor to join our team!

In this role, you'll work closely with our Regional Buyers, suppliers, and internal teams to help manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and ensure materials arrive on time to support our branches and customers.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and enjoys solving problems in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Monitor open and past-due purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Communicate with suppliers to verify inventory availability, order status, and expected delivery dates.
• Identify potential shortages or delays and communicate updates to Regional Buyers and other stakeholders.
• Work with suppliers to improve delivery timelines and escalate significant issues when necessary.
• Track and document supplier communications, order updates, and delivery information in Prelude.
• Monitor critical material shortages that could impact customer orders.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Sales, and other internal teams to support customer needs and business operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and supplier communication.

What We're Looking For

• 1+ year of experience in purchasing, supply chain, procurement, order management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

Preferred:

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience working with suppliers in a distribution environment.
• Familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems, particularly Prelude.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes, inventory management, and order fulfillment.

Join Our Team!

At Harrington, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you're someone who enjoys staying organized, solving problems, and helping keep operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

Harrington provides an outstanding benefits package, designed to support our employees' health, financial wellness, and work-life balance, with options that go above and beyond standard offerings!

Insurance:

• Medical Plans: Choose from HDHP/HSA (with monthly company contributions) or a PPO option.
• Spousal HRA: SIHRA covers 100% of eligible expenses up to $9,400 per individual or $18,800 per family each calendar year.
• FSAs: Flexible spending options for health and dependent care expenses.
• Dental: Comprehensive, including orthodontic care for both children and adults
• Vision: Includes discounts on Lasik.
• Telehealth & Concierge: 24/7 healthcare access with prescription services for enrolled members.
• Life Insurance and AD&D: Company paid life and AD&D coverage
• Long Term Disability: Company paid LTD program
• Optional Coverages: Short term disability, voluntary pet care, identity protection, voluntary life insurance with optional dependent coverage, plus supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Employee Assistance Program: Professional support for employees during critical times.
• Disability: Options for both short- and long-term coverage.

Retirement:

• 401(K) & Roth: 100% company match on the first 3%, plus 0.5 match on the 4th and 5th%

Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Time Off: Start with 3 weeks, with the potential to accrue up to 5 weeks per year.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving.
• Additional Leave: Coverage for jury duty, witness duty, and bereavement leave.

Harrington continuously seeks new ways to enhance benefits to help our employees thrive in every area of their lives.

Harrington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.