What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at NRG Energy?

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Job Summary :

The Purchasing Assistant provides administrative support to the purchasing function.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

Assists purchasing department and Purchasing Manager
Participates in monthly inventory counts
Monitors inventory counts and proactively notifies Purchasing Manager as needed
Prepare and execute purchase orders, ensuring job costs are properly reflected
Maintains purchasing records
Performs vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce costs and boost efficiency
Monitors vendor performance, providing feedback to Purchasing Manager
Works with warehouse staff to reconcile receiving discrepancies
Collaborates with other departments as needed
Follows safety policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Duties may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements :

2 years prior experience with purchasing duties, preferably in a construction or HVAC company

General computer competency is required, including a minimum of 1-year experience Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

High School Diploma or GED

Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to work overtime with little notice ; weekends hours may occasionally be required

Preferred Qualifications :

Completed college course work

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Customer service mindset

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task

Willingness to learn and be a part of a team

Positive attitude and a team player

Related work experience may be substituted for education

Ability to build positive relationships with customers, both internal and external

Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization

Safety mindset and acceptance of a safety culture

Working Conditions :

Open office environment

Fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to lift / move up to 20 pounds frequently

Frequently performs tasks requiring bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching

Must be able to adhere to long periods of standing, walking or sitting

Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and / or other sounds to operate phones or other office equipment safely.

With natural or corrected vision, able to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others

Ability to enter text or data into a computer by means of a traditional keyboard or 10-key numeric keypad

Must be able to use arms and hands to reach overhead, signal, grab, hold, lift, turn, push and pull objects and tools

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability. Level, Title and / or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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