The Purchasing Coordinator is primarily responsible, as directed by Purchasing Manager, for assisting in daily purchasing administration and activities.

• Convert approved Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders
• Verify all information on Purchase Orders (delivery date, GL account number, vendor, shipping method, location, notes, etc.)
• Place orders for the Complex and obtain pricing verification
• Place and verify orders for Materials Manager
• Expedite emergency orders
• Answer inquiries regarding orders placed
• Check on open orders for all locations (orders that we have not received in a timely manner)
• Work with accounting to resolve invoicing errors
• Key daily receivers for items that have come in
• Receive monthly blanket PO’s
• Match receivers to Purchase Order in order to maintain correct information for audits
• Maintain/update plant inventory spreadsheets with current pricing and item numbers and send out weekly reports
• Place weekly order for all plant supplies after gathering inventory numbers
• Order office supplies
• Maintain the daily/weekly budget spreadsheet and send out weekly reports
• Fill in for the job duties of Complex Buyer in his/her absence
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by Complex Buyer and/or Complex Purchasing Manager

• High School Diploma (education beyond High School is preferred)
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills (heavy contact through phone and email is a large portion of this job)
• Extensive knowledge of computer skills including: Ability to type, ability to learn new computer operating systems, and ability to adequately operate Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Must be a good multi-tasker
• 3 years of experience working in an office environment (preferably dealing in the purchasing/materials field)

Routine contact with:

• Complex Purchasing Manager and other management throughout the plant
• Accounts payable to resolve invoicing and receipt issues
• Outside location clerks to clarify any question on orders and receipt of their orders
• Vendors and sales representatives to place orders and confirm delivery method, pricing and receipt of products
• Assist all departments with inventory usage

Complex Buyer will work with you as a team to complete all daily/weekly tasks that keep the purchasing department running smoothly

• Promotional career opportunities
• Paid weekly
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (after 1 year of employment)
• Employee Purchase Program

Benefits available after probationary period of employment.