Purchasing Coordinator

We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator. In this role, you will assist Corporate and Local Purchasing departments as well as the Corporate and Local Marketing departments by performing various administrative duties.
More specifically, you will:

• Perform various data entry functions in the Company’s operating system, Excel, and Word.
• Correct any errors in the Company’s operating system.
• Update item/product and vendor records.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports, and price lists.
• Perform expediting, upon request.
• Input corporate and divisional sales promotions, as approved.
• Manage vendor line/s, as assigned.
• Assist Purchasing Manager and Buyers (across the organization) with price changes, item set-up, item maintenance, new vendor set-up, vendor maintenance, alternate sales history entry, item code changes, class changes, lead time entry, system updates to primary information, unit of measure changes, display breakouts, etc.
• Assist in creation and sending of Supplier Performance Reviews.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Maintain obsolete/inactive inventory lists & system updates.
• Purchase minor product lines & supplies.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Help to manage promotional claims to vendors.
• Update pricing and contract pricing in the Company’s operating system.
• Run sales and inventory reports as well as other reports.
• Agency Sales reconciliation-monthly.
• Support, maintain and assist in electronic data transfer processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will:

• Accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Timely, accurately, and thoroughly complete tasks.
• Adapt to changes in the workplace.
• Reason and solve problems.
• Communicate effectively.
• Take care of customers’ needs.
• Be organized and follow policies and systematic method of performing tasks.
• Be reliable and demonstrate honesty and integrity.
• Work well in a team environment.

To apply for this position, you must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (specifically formulas and pivot tables). Two years of college and six months of related data entry preferred.
Key benefits include 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match, excellent health, dental & vision care plan options, flexible spending account and health savings account options, life & disability insurance, paid vacation, and 8 paid company holidays.
The candidate will be compensated based on their work experience and skills, with the minimum starting salary for this position at $17 per hour.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person