Fleet Purchasing Coordinator

Job Description

RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.

At RIPA, our continued success as a site contractor is attributed to our highly experienced and knowledgeable field management team. Comprising skilled project managers and superintendents, they are the driving force behind our exceptional quality, productivity, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are actively involved in professional organizations such as NUCA, SUCA, Associated Builders & Contractors, TBBA, American Society of Professional Estimators, the Society for Human Resource Management, and HR Tampa.

Working at RIPA & Associates comes with a range of benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program, Company-provided Life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

The Fleet Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for purchasing materials, tools, parts, & equipment for the Fleet Department, in support of construction field operations. This role will collaborate with all members of the company to ensure requested items are purchased in a timely manner with a dedicated focus on cost & availability. This position is accountable for the quality of work, data accuracy, & compliance of all work processes.

Job Functions:

• Assist in development, implementation, and execution of structured and scalable Purchasing strategies
• Facilitate inventory control initiatives associated with warehouse supplies & consumables
• Prepare RFQ packages and solicit bids from approved supplier base
• Ensure compliance with all cost approval processes
• Receive and process purchase requests from internal personnel
• Negotiate pricing and other terms and conditions with suppliers
• Prepare and process purchase orders
• Ensure receiving documentation is captured and cross referenced against PO details
• Maintain positive professional relationships with co-workers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain purchase order, vendor, and subcontractor files.
• Directly interact and assist with Accounts Payable department for invoice reconciliation.
• Maintain applicable Purchasing systems, logs, and tracking files
• Implement Tool Room strategy for construction tools, safety consumables, and other supplies, as designated
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements for documentation
• Prequalify new suppliers per company requirements
• Perform other administrative tasks, as needed
  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of supply chain/purchasing related experience
• Proven experience working with inventory control programs
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to document established processes and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Clear written and verbal communications in English
• Ability to work non-traditional schedule which may include weekends
• Certified Purchasing Professional such as CPM or CIPS preferred
• Experience in fleet/equipment operations purchasing
  
  

RIPA provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Gender, National Origin, Age, Disability, Veteran Status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable Federal Laws.

In addition, RIPA complies with applicable State and Local laws governing non-discrimination in employment and reasonable accommodation in every location in which the Company has facilities. This Policy applies to all Terms and Conditions of Employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company Description

RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.

RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.