Procurement Coordinator

About the role

The Procurement Coordinator will provide procurement support, maintain internal sales orders, and negotiate deals with vendors and potential vendors. This position will be responsible for learning company purchasing policies and procedures and conducting regular price comparisons to ensure that the company is always getting the best price for products purchased. The role will also assist in researching, compiling, and reviewing information, and developing and maintaining databases or spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and work collaboratively with internal and external customers.
• Manage the full cycle purchasing process, including management of purchase requests, receipt of goods/services against purchase orders, matching invoices to purchase orders, and communicating with vendors.
• Place Purchase Orders with vendors based on Sales Orders created by the internal Sales Team for end-customers.
• Follow up with vendors on orders; update Sales Order notes with ETAs, issues, comments, etc.
• Provide regular proactive updates to Sales and Engineering teams regarding order status, ETAs, concerns, etc.; provide the same to customers.
• Resolve order problems such as backorders, delays, or other concerns.
• Receipt goods on outbound Purchase Orders to trigger invoicing per GAAP.
• Assist with tracking project progress, expenditures, expenses, and reimbursements.
• Research information, evaluate, and compile results, and prepare detailed summaries, reports, presentations, and general and technical correspondence.
• Receive and respond to questions and concerns from customers; identify issues and resolve problems or refer to management as necessary.
• Complete special projects and perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required; an Associates degree or higher is preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in a purchasing or accounting role.
• Ability to create and administer a task priority list based on company needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments across a fast-paced organization.
• Commitment to maintaining accurate records including companies, contacts, and financial data.
• Experience in common purchasing concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Clear written and verbal communication, organization, and overall excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to processes.
• Familiarity with CRM and/or ERP platforms or their concepts.
• General knowledge of the IT industry and business acumen, with the ability to learn new concepts quickly.

About Ardham Technologies

Ardham Technologies is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is experiencing rapid growth throughout the Southwest and Texas regions. As an exciting and innovative technology company, Ardham Technologies is dedicated to powering clients into the future of IT through comprehensive managed services and cutting-edge technology solutions. Our mission is to transform how organizations approach their technology infrastructure by delivering innovative managed offerings that drive business success. With our expanding presence across multiple markets, we provide our team members with exceptional opportunities for professional growth while working with diverse clients across various industries.