Purchasing Coordinator Job Description

Purchasing Coordinator Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team.

Assist with tooling sourcing and movement to suppliers;
Support management with the sourcing and negotiation process of new suppliers;
Research new and current vendor quotations and complete cost comparison;
Complete RFQs and RFIs with new and established suppliers;
Identify, escalate, and resolve material shortages before they affect production;
Negotiate price/payment terms and delivery schedules with new and current suppliers;
Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents;
Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price per company guidelines;
Audit purchase order system for open purchase orders pending invoice receipt, research or close as necessary;
Other duties as assigned;
Research and Evaluate Suppliers;
Act as the liaison with vendors and help to consolidate purchasing;
Resolves any issues/questions that arise with trade partner change order and purchase order reconciliation;
Evaluate Supplier Performance;
Create and Send Purchasing Orders.

5 years minimum of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Manufacturing;
Experience with Netsuite a plus;
B.S. degree preferred with emphasis Operations, Supply Chain Management, or other applicable field;
Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations;
Detail oriented;
Ability to audit, comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents;
Supplier Diversity Requirement knowledge preferred;
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality;
Knowledge of BRIX and Hyphen Solutions preferred;
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word;
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate;
Must be able to speak and communicate clearly;
Must be able to manipulate a computer keyboard that can involve repetitive motion;
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
Able to read and interpret reports.