Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing CoordinatorWe are searching for a Purchasing Coordinator who will play an integral role in our Operations Team. We want employees who love to work with others in a creative and innovative way to provide the best experience to our customers. Each person must be disciplined and dedicated to getting their portion of the process completed and lend a hand to others when needed.This person must maintain strong relationships with vendors especially during these times with supply chain issues. There is a high level of activity so boredom is not an option. You will handle multiple items simultaneously in a professional and courteous manner. You will come in contact with many different types of people and handle their requests and balance with meeting our Cost of Goods budget.Requirements:2+ years purchasing experience.Computer skills, including a solid knowledge in Word, Excel & Outlook.Sales Force experience a plus.Experience in inventory management and analytics.Ability to follow existing processes and develop new ones if necessary.Competencies:Self-motivated, flexible and able to handle large volumes of work independently.Must be detail oriented.Strong analytical skills.Strong time management skills with a sense of urgency.Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.High degree of initiative, personal responsibility and ownership.Strong people management skills and ability to collaborate well with others and thrive as part of a team.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.Demonstrate commitment to a dynamic and challenging brand evolution.Strong negotiation skills.You have highly effective written and verbal communication skills.Bilingual (English & Spanish) a plus.Responsibilities:Work directly with Operations Manager, Comptroller and GM to execute on buying strategy.Create Purchase Orders.Understands and manage budgets.Verify timely receipt and accuracy of vendor acknowledgments.Track inventory, communicating delays in orders to mitigate business impact.Work with wider management team (Sales, Office, Clients and Finance) to ensure proper communication and achievement of strategic objectives.Manage receiving of parts, special orders and maintain inventory of stock items.Complete documents for Accounting Department.Hold vendors responsible for charging correct prices.Update CRM system with updates from purchasing and receiving.Maintaining/updating cost of goods.Benefits:Health, dental and vision insuranceSick and Vacation pay401(k) PlanFull-time, year-round workEmployee DiscountsTraining and skill developmentSchedule:Monday - Friday7:00 am – 3:00 pm