Purchasing Coordinator

Req Number 191564

Our client, who owns and operates power plants across the NY Metropolitan area, is seeking a PART TIME Procurement Coordinator to work on site at their Linden NJ, power generating plant. This is a 6 month temporary position, and you will be required to work a 3 day work week, with the flexibility to possibly work up to 5 days a week.

Ultimately, you will be responsible for executing day-to-day procurement activities at the plant level, ensuring the timely and compliant purchase of materials and services needed to support operations. This role operates within defined spending thresholds and follows established procurement policies, procedures, and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase requisitions and issue Purchase Orders (POs) in the work management system, under $300,000 threshold

• Support procurement of materials, services, and rentals required for plant operations

• Ensure timely turnaround of purchasing requests to avoid operational delays

• Review requisitions for completeness and accuracy, including:

• Detailed descriptions and scope of work

• Correct quantities, pricing, and delivery requirements match the supplier's quote

• Confirm required quotes or proposals are attached based on bidding threshold level

• Verify valid Certificates of Insurance (COI) are on file and meet company requirements prior to issuance of a purchase order for onsite service

• Verify an appropriate agreement is in place prior to issuing any PO (e.g., Master Agreement, short-form terms)

• Follow competitive bidding requirements and document sole-source justifications when applicable

• Collaborate with plant operations, maintenance, and finance teams to support purchasing needs

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or operations support

• Experience with ERP or work management systems preferred

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and coordination skills

*Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $30.00-$32.00/hour

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