What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at Mitchell Hill?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create purchase orders based on client and designer approved products.
- Work with domestic and international vendors to obtain product information, such as price, availability, specifications, and delivery schedule.
- Keep the design team and clients informed of the status of orders as well as tracking backordered items.
- File purchase orders placed after accounting has completed final entry.
- Investigate pricing or receipt discrepancies and monitor delivery dates to ensure on time delivery.
- File necessary claims with vendors for goods that arrive damaged and ensure a replacement is sent immediately.
- Create items in software for respective jobs, add pricing and availability obtained from vendors.
- Update system with requirements, specifications and delivery information for each item on purchase order.
- Update vendors with specifications as required per job.
- Communicate on a daily basis quotes, status updates and additional information with the design team.
- Add shipping information to purchase orders when received from vendors.
- Quote, release and coordinate approved domestic shipments.
- Communicate with the accounting team to pay vendors for open and approved orders.
- Additional duties and special projects as needed. Purchasing is on approval basis from clients and designers.
- Assist interior designers with sample ordering and library organization, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of general business or purchasing experience.
- 1-2 years of previous interior design experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in Quickbooks, Google Docs, Google Sheets.
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of interior design.
- Able to travel for installations if needed, and is available to work additional hours occasionally required to meet deadlines.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Charleston, SC 29403: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $27