Purchasing Coordinator

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates all activities related to the procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies beginning with intent to purchase through final delivery, inspection, and product use
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for products
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the product balanced against optimum quality and schedule needs
• Prepares purchase orders checking for accuracy and completeness before issuing
• Reviews acknowledgments for agreement with purchase orders and resolves any discrepancies with the supplier.
• Ensure product is delivered on schedule, at the correct price, to NOV quality standards
• Maintains timely control of purchase orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate retention of records
• Provide vendor MTR/COC when requested
• Expedite material, when necessary, through review of open orders and corresponding promise dates
• Provide feedback to operations and sales regarding vendor delays
• Carry out other duties when business requirements dictate as reasonably expected by Supply Chain Manager
  

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Experience in data analysis and procurement
• Familiarity with supply chain processes (inventory management, planning, procurement, warehouse management)
• Working knowledge of MS Office, relational databases, and ERP systems
• Ability to interpret and analyze statistical data, information, and financial reports
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Understand the drivers that impact the performance and growth of business
• Will be energized by challenges and drawn towards opportunities (Drive for Results)
• Confident and professional when representing the company in person and writing (Presentation Skills/ Written Communication)
• Is mindful of organizational culture and appropriately adjusts personal style to be effective (Organizational agility)
  

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Business, Mathematics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Professional certifications desired (APICs, CPIM, CSCP, Six Sigma, or other)
• Knowledge of Oracle is a plus
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Organized, disciplined, self-directed approach to work tasks
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
• Ability to interact across various organizational levels
  

Skills, training, or special knowledge

• Consistently demonstrates their proficiency with relationship management, consensus building, critical thinking, risk tolerance, and creative, unconventional thinking.
• Problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to contribute to a team environment
• Microsoft Office Suite technical proficiency; advanced capabilities in Excel