Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing CoordinatorThe Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the BusinessJob SummaryThe Purchasing Coordinator performs purchasing-specific activities and has a general knowledge of an ERP system. They will be responsible for daily entry of purchase orders for designated U.S., Mexico, and Canada facilities; maintenance electronic filing systems and databases activities; and a regular interface with internal customers and vendors. The Purchasing Coordinator will ensure the availability of raw material in a manner that allows our facilities to be responsive to our customers in each industry segment we serve.Summary of Essential Job FunctionsEnsure continuity of raw material supply for designated U.S., Mexico, and Canada facilities per the Transactional Purchasing Process.Execute the Purchase Requisition Process and the Purchase Order Execution Process following the Purchase Requirements Identification Process for all U.S., Mexico, and Canada facilities.Execute the Vendor Acknowledgement Process for compliance and inform scheduling and customer service of any deviations.Expedite supplier orders via the Vendor Order Expediting Process as needed.Execute the Material Transfer Process.Interact with suppliers daily.Track the status of all ordersCommunicate with facilities, suppliers, and carriers to resolve issues such as under orders, over orders and damaged goods.RequirementsRequirementsQualifications and CompetenciesAbility to communicate well with all levels of the organization and with suppliers.Proficiency in the use of MS Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) at an intermediate level.Experience entering data into any integrated, automated Enterprise Resource Planning systems is required. Experience with VISUAL ERP system is preferred.Attention to detail and strong desire to meet both internal and external customer requirements.Strong organizational skills.Demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience administering and improving functional processes.Ability to speak and write in both Spanish and English to effectively communicate with internal vendors, external vendors and stakeholders is required.Education and ExperienceA bachelor's degree in a related field required.Minimum of three years of related Purchasing experience.Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is typical of most office environments; occasionally, the position will be required to be on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Why Join Us?A safe and healthy work environmentCompetitive wagesComprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: above Mexico's Federal Labor LawRegular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)