Purchasing Coordinator

Featured Location

• Long Island
• Queens
• Staten Island
• New York City
• Westchester
• The Hudson Valley
• Connecticut

About the role

This is a 6 month temporary position, and you will be required to work a 3 day work week, with the flexibility to possibly work up to 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and issue Purchase Orders (POs) in the work management system, under $300,000 threshold
• Support procurement of materials, services, and rentals required for plant operations
• Ensure timely turnaround of purchasing requests to avoid operational delays
• Review requisitions for completeness and accuracy, including:
• Detailed descriptions and scope of work
• Correct quantities, pricing, and delivery requirements match the supplier’s quote
• Confirm required quotes or proposals are attached based on bidding threshold level
• Verify valid Certificates of Insurance (COI) are on file and meet company requirements prior to issuance of a purchase order for onsite service
• Verify an appropriate agreement is in place prior to issuing any PO (e.g., Master Agreement, short-form terms)
• Follow competitive bidding requirements and document sole-source justifications when applicable
• Collaborate with plant operations, maintenance, and finance teams to support purchasing needs

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or operations support
• Experience with ERP or work management systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or operations support
• Experience with ERP or work management systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and coordination skills