Purchasing Coordinator

Job Description

Interior Logic Group (ILG) is in the interior finishes industry and provides installation services to

homebuilders, multifamily owners, and big box retailers across the country. Interior Logic Group is the largest nationwide provider of outsourced design centers to homebuilders. ILG has over 4,300

employees, 225 locations, and a presence in 42 of the top 50 homebuilding markets in the U.S.

ILG supplies and installs the following to the residential and commercial builder trades: Flooring, Cabinetry, Countertops, and Window coverings.

Descriptive Summary

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely purchase order processing. This role will monitor stock levels and reorder merchandise to ensure proper levels. Also, will support sales staff to process special orders and research products for the customer and serve as the primary contact for associates with product and order status questions.

Essential Functions

• Creates accurate purchase orders by verifying specifications and pricing on a project and regular stock products.
• Submits all purchase orders created to vendors and follows up to ensure receipt.
• Research purchase order discrepancies to identify the root cause and develop action items to resolve them.
• Verifies all requisitions have been converted to purchase orders to fulfill orders and install dates.
• Enters backorders and communicates backorder status regularly with teams.
• Coordinates substitute items to meet customer needs and timelines.
• Ensures all products are purchased within correct price guidelines and with any applicable discounts.
• Escalates pricing discrepancies found between vendor order acknowledgments.
• Enters order acknowledgments and expected delivery dates from vendors on submitted orders.
• Handles vendor returns aged inventory and canceled orders.
• Coordinates resolution of issues with suppliers such as over or under-orders.
• Assists with training new and existing associates.
• May work on more complex or challenging accounts.
• May work with customers on claims processing to recover material and/or labor costs on defective items.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Specialized skills training/certification may be required.
• 2-5 years of related experience.
• SAP experience is not required but is preferred.
• Familiarity with vendor systems and ordering processes.

$20-$25/hour