Purchasing Expeditor

About Us:

S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years.

We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power.

With 12 locations and over 950 employees, including 600 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type.

Job Title:  Purchasing Expeditor

The Purchasing Expeditor works closely with other Buyer / Purchasing department staff to ensure timely and accurate distribution of needed materials, while also handling any purchasing issues that may arise.

This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment with a focus towards administration and customer service. 

 Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows up on purchase orders to ensure delivery and troubleshoots issues as they arise.
• Work alongside Buyer and Purchasing Associate to place orders for all materials necessary to complete each job.
• Release material to job site when job is ready to begin. Critical to perform this duty effectively to ensure material is not delivered early and left unattended at a job or delivered late and job is not able to begin on time.
• Be in frequent communication with fitters and project managers to discuss tracking of materials.
• Prepare and examine packing slips, ensuring PO numbers are correct and materials are ready to be shipped.
• Work in ERP system frequently.
• Work with material pullers to resolve questions and/or problems with orders.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education / Work Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years of purchasing/inventory experience is required.
• Previous technical or other training is a plus.
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment a plus.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office programs with a focus in Excel is required.
• Previous experience working with the ERP system is a plus.

 Computer Skills:

• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel) applications required.

 Required Attributes:

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities to perform this job successfully.

• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Must develop and maintain strong business relationships.
• Must think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employee and management.
• Must demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must prioritize in a fast paced multi-task environment.
• Must have demonstrated ability to perform basic business mathematical functions.
• Must work with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must comply with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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