Purchasing and procurement coordinator

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (Zip: 33309 - Commercial Blvd Area) Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract-To-Hire Compensation: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Role

Are you a high-energy procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment? We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to manage the full procurement lifecycle for our busy construction and logistics hub. This is a high-volume desk requiring a candidate who is comfortable processing up to 50 Purchase Orders daily while maintaining 100% accuracy. If you are a \"Sage Power User\" with a knack for negotiation and a passion for financial precision, this is the career move for you.

Core Responsibilities

• High-Volume PO Administration: Generate and track up to 50 Purchase Orders daily within the Sage ecosystem. You will ensure that every order is correctly coded to specific projects and cost categories to prevent delays in field operations.
• Three-Way Matching & Auditing: Rigorously perform three-way matching by reconciling POs against Packing Slips and Invoices. You will serve as the primary safeguard for our cash flow, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure we never overpay.
• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead the end-to-end purchasing lifecycle. You will source quality materials, negotiate competitive pricing, and secure favorable terms with vendors to maximize project profitability.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as the central point of contact between Estimating, Project Management, and Accounting. You will align procurement activities with strict budgets and tight project deadlines.
• Vendor Management: Proactively manage supplier relationships, addressing backorders, lead-time delays, and quality issues to ensure zero downtime for our project teams.

Requirements

• Software: Proven proficiency in the Sage ecosystem is required.
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years in purchasing, preferably in construction or manufacturing.
• Skills: Expert-level knowledge of the three-way matching process and industrial sourcing.
• Traits: Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle high-pressure deadlines.

salary: $25 - $27 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• PO Management: Execute up to 50 Purchase Orders daily within Sage. Ensure 100% accuracy in project coding, quantities, and delivery dates to keep high-speed project timelines on track.
• Three-Way Matching: Rigorously reconcile POs vs. Packing Slips vs. Invoices . Identify and resolve any price or quantity discrepancies immediately to prevent overpayment and ensure audit-ready files.
• Strategic Sourcing: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle, including sourcing materials and negotiating competitive pricing. Focus on maximizing project profitability without sacrificing material quality.
• Vendor Relations: Act as the main contact for suppliers. Negotiate favorable terms, manage lead-time expectations, and resolve delivery issues to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Team Collaboration: Bridge the gap between Accounting, Estimating, and Project Management . Align all material procurement with strict project budgets and field deadlines to avoid downtime.
• Compliance: Maintain meticulous digital records and documentation for all transactions, managing the lifecycle from initial quote to final payment approval.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working up to 3 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Purchasing/Procurement

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.