Purchasing Coordinator

Buyer PositionPersistent Systems is actively seeking a Buyer to join our team at the New York City headquarters. In this role you will support the internal purchase order requests portal, expedite order processing, and assist the buying team with administrative tasks related to purchasing and supply chain operations. Your role involves maintaining accurate records, ensuring seamless communication with suppliers, and supporting the overall procurement process.Position ResponsibilitiesComply with company purchasing policies and proceduresCreate and update purchase ordersMonitor the Purchase Request (PR) portal for timely and accurate execution of ordersTrack purchase order due dates and align with supplier confirmationsSupport in expediting the delivery of goods/services to meet schedulesSupport in maintaining the ERP system with current products, pricing, and supplier informationCommunicate with suppliers regularly to confirm order receipts and resolve issuesProvide general administrative support to the procurement teamCollaborate with internal departments for smooth procurement processesAssist with weekly ad hoc reporting and vendor qualification/evaluationAbility to work within a healthy and collaborative team environmentMinimum QualificationsHigh school diplomaExperience in procurement, purchasing, or related administrative rolesFamiliarity with ERP systems is advantageousProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)Excellent organizational, multitasking, and attention to detail skillsEffective written and verbal communication abilitiesAbility to work collaboratively within a team and across departmentPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of supply chain processes and procurement best practicesBachelor's degree in supply chain or a related fieldThe pay for this role can vary from $71,000 to $75,000 a year based on the selected individual's education and experience. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and veterinary benefits.Company OverviewPersistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.