What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at Radwell?
JOB SUMMARY
Pay: $22 per hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Responsible for performing all activities related to purchasing including but not limited to the following:
- Daily purchase orders, Drop shipments & Rush orders
- Addressing purchase order issues
- Following up on unconfirmed purchase orders
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Distribution Purchasing
- Generate purchase orders for all new products by assigning vendors and pricing to sales orders using the Dynamics purchasing system.
- Confirm purchase orders with price, part number and lead-time establishing consistent order follow up by contacting vendors to assure orders are being processed in a timely manner and meet required delivery dates.
- Handle all discrepancies such as price, part numbers, and lead-times; adjust purchase orders and/or sales orders accordingly.
- Assist in business system database clean up and ongoing maintenance
- Assist in customer expedites when needed, vendor expedites and inquiries about purchases to Radwell by phone, email or through other means in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. Work with the expediting group to help resolve purchasing delivery to exceed customer expectations where needed.
- Proactivity place purchase orders via websites.
FILING SYSTEM
- Our purchase orders are saved onto our database. We have to update confirmations daily on excel spreadsheet.
METRICS (Purchasing)
- This position needs to complete at least 25% of the daily purchase orders.
Duties may be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to work at fast pace
Attention to detail
Problem solving abilities
Basic computer skills
Phone, Email etiquette
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Internet, Phones, Fax
Strong Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software quickly
Strong problem resolution and analysis skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communications
Good time management skills; be able to multi-task
Able to work at fast pace
Work well in a team environment.
Able to maintain confidential information.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Associates degree or HS diploma, Bachelors’ degree a plus
One to Three years related customer service experience and/or training
Technical or Industrial product knowledge a plus
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is an office job and entails the physical demands associated with operating a telephone and computer (viewing monitor, keyboard, mouse) and filing.
BONUS/COMMISSION PLANS
Eligible for the Distribution Purchasing Monthly Commission Plan.
Required Skills
Salary : $22
