Purchasing Coordinator

Essential Duties

• Create product purchase orders using company automated system, or manually if required
• Submit purchase orders to vendors per company policy/schedule
• Follow-up daily on purchase orders from the previous day and enter notes into system; enter future follow-up for shipping on purchasing calendar
• Follow-up on older purchase orders, per calendar, and update notes in system
• Send tracking information for drop-ship orders to Accounts Payable
• Check the Hotlist daily for pre-payments made, and follow-up with vendor
• Resolve issues on purchase orders that cannot be filled by the vendor
• Forward all Pro-Forma invoices received to Accounts Payable
• Redirect all calls regarding payment or other financial issues to Accounts Payable

Other Duties

• Cook up the replacement of missing or damaged items with the RGA department
• Create purchase orders for market orders and stock items from information provided by the owner, or other authorized manager
• Aid Sales Reps with product pricing and vendor inventory stock checks

Education and Experience

• Proficiency in English and in Microsoft Office Suite
• Five years of experience in product purchasing, preferably in the lighting industry
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree a plus

Key Competencies

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Competency in arithmetic, including fractions and percentages
• Proficiency in data entry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Personal organizational skills
• Ability to participate as a team member
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency
• Customer service attitude

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation – Hourly at $16.50 to $22.00
• Benefits Available- Insurance – Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Supplemental Insurance plans