Purchasing Coordinator Location: Centennial, COJob Id: 4145 # of Openings: 1 Purchasing Coordinator (Centennial, CO) Pay: $25-$36 per hour Expiration Date of Job Posting: Continuous POSITION SUMMARY: The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for purchasing backordered material for various locations as well as maintaining stock levels. The Coordinator is also responsible for negotiating the best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery with the supplier. This position also requires maintenance of pricing in both the company’s internal system and customer price lists. The Purchasing Coordinator must work closely and cooperatively with the Inventory, Service, Sales, and Manufacturing Departments. This position requires administration skills of monitoring the completion of orders and authorizing payment, managing and compiling data in the accounting software or spreadsheets, and conforming vendor part numbers and descriptions to the Company accounting system. The Purchasing Coordinator creates new parts to be added into the system. This person must have excellent attention to detail, communication, and organization skills. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate or GED equivalent from an accredited institution; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
1-3 years of experience in a Purchasing Coordinator, Purchasing Agent, Pricing Analyst, or other pricing/parts-related role.
Experience with purchase order systems and inventory systems. Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system preferred.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly proficient computer skills with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
Demonstrates problem-solving skills and a keen attention to details and accuracy.
Demonstrates communication, prioritization, and time management skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works directly with suppliers on a daily basis, while maintaining good customer service.
Responsible for ordering proper parts and quantities of parts, components, materials, supplies, equipment, and tools to match Company needs.
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services. Places blanket purchase orders for high volume inventory items.
Update and maintain system pricing for parts and components for customer price lists and suppliers.
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, and distribution capabilities.
Select the most cost-effective product delivery method. Monitor product inventories to prevent the need for rush deliveries. Minimize freight charges whenever possible.
Responsible for returns to customers and vendors in a timely manner.
Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
Work closely with other departments to provide the best possible internal service.
Collaborate with management and peers to identify best practices to provide continuous improvement in the quality of pricing activities and trends.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Possess excellent time management skills.
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.
Participates in training sessions, meetings, skill building and professional development classes.
Checks and responds to all company communications on all scheduled workdays, including voice mail, emails, and text messages. Makes sure that old voice mails are cleared regularly so that the mailbox does not get full.
Complies with all applicable Company safety requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
WORK CONDITIONS:
Able to sit and work at computer keyboard for extended period.
Able to perform general office administrative activities of copying, filing, faxing, and using the telephone.
Able to lift and move up to 35 pounds on occasion.
Maintain regular and on-time attendance. Hours may exceed 40 hours per week.
Winn-Marion offers eligible employees a generous benefits package, including the following:
Winn-Marion offers eligible employees a generous benefits package, including the following:
Paid Time Off (vacation days, rest days, sick days, holidays, birthday, and a floating holiday all amounting to a minimum of 27 days annually)
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
FSA and HSA Options
Discounts offered via Perks at Work
401(k) + matching
Profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of positions and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or temporary. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment requirements, including drug screen and criminal background check. Equal Opportunity Winn-Marion does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Pay Range: $25 - $36 per hour