Purchasing Coordinator

Salary: $21.85 to $23.00 hourly

Description

We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Purchasing Coordinator in the education industry located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in managing and streamlining our purchasing operations and processes, ensuring the effective acquisition of supplies and services, and maintaining positive relationships with internal departments and vendors.

What You Get To Do Every Single Day

• Efficiently handle the purchase of supplies, materials, and services for the entire institution.
• Ensure all orders comply with existing policies and procedures and are complete and accurate.
• Foster strong relationships with requesting departments and consistently communicate with requestors regarding procurement-related issues.
• Collaborate with vendors appropriately for placing orders and inputting Purchase Orders into the Banner system.
• Take proactive measures to resolve issues related to order delivery, such as damaged or incorrect shipments.
• Provide assistance in handling billing issues.
• Keep product information files and purchase order records organized, updated and retained.
• Support end-users in the online requisition and document tracking process.
• Utilize administrative assistance skills to handle various tasks and responsibilities.
• Utilize supply ordering and inventory tracking skills to maintain accurate records and ensure efficient operations.
  
  
  

Requirements

Other requirements for the Purchasing Coordinator position include and are not limited to:

• Possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Previous experience in administrative assistance, ideally within an educational environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supply ordering and inventory tracking.
• Showcase excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Exhibit strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with suppliers and internal departments.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of purchasing procedures and vendor relationships.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in maintaining records and processing orders.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and inventory management software.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of problem-solving and making effective decisions under pressure.
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement in the field of purchasing and supply chain management.
  
  
  

Interested candidates should reach out to Hayley Master at 215.568.4580 and reference Job #03720-0013191467

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