Purchasing Coordinator
About the role
Build the Future with Us — EquipmentShare is Hiring a Purchasing Coordinator. At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares. We’re hiring a Purchasing Coordinator for our Corporate HQ in Columbia, MO and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction. This role as the Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for taking demand indicators and placing the appropriate purchase orders with the Approved suppliers and/or OEMs. These POs should be the result of analyzing demand forecasts, required lead times and the expected need date of the parts/equipment being ordered. Once ordered all PO’s must be tracked and expected arrival dates should be proactively communicated to internal/external customers as to the arrival dates and other key information.
Responsibilities
- Gain appropriate approvals for purchases prior to placement from the approving manager and get proper confirmations from suppliers once orders are placed, such as Quantity ordered, specific sku confirmation, requested delivery or arrival dates and pricing. There may be other confirmations needed depending on the category ordered.
- Responsible to be part of the cross functional team to review and analyze demand generation tools such as forecast, historical sales, equipment movements, etc. These sessions should include considerations such as seasonality, industry trends, economic drivers, etc. Identify areas of improvements and recommend action plans and potential benefits of recommended change.
- Follow all SOP and work instruction guidelines as always trained. These processes are designed with the goal of best practices across the Supply Chain. At any point you feel an adjustment should be considered please bring it to your supervisor