What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at SAI Group?
Summary
Responsible for managing the purchasing for telecommunications and green energy equipment, hardware, materials and supplies. The position will also be responsible for monitoring stock, tracking shipments, coordinating returns/replacements and processing orders for the construction and electrical departments.
Primary Responsibilities
SAI is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsible for managing the purchasing for telecommunications and green energy equipment, hardware, materials and supplies. The position will also be responsible for monitoring stock, tracking shipments, coordinating returns/replacements and processing orders for the construction and electrical departments.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) and determine equipment accuracy, including verification against vendor’s price lists, true-ups, part numbers, item descriptions, etc. and resolve discrepancies.
- Source RFQ (Request for Quotation) via email, phone, websites or other means of communication
- Provide documentation to support all purchases, changes, returns, etc.
- Manage the availability of equipment/materials and process orders to ensure accurate.
- Track equipment orders on vendor trackers or emails to check for backorders, changed dates, schedule pick up/delivery etc.
- Communicate equipment status to field teams.
- Enter orders, pricing updates and product information into Sage or other software as needed.
- Source new replacements for obsolete items
- Resolve issues with accounting and other departments, research discrepancies, review with vendors and initiate change orders where needed.
- Other purchasing support functions as assigned by the manager.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Purchasing.
- Strong analytical and time management skills and able to prioritize special projects.
- Attention to detail and ability to work in an ever-changing environment.
- High level of accuracy is needed to help minimize errors that can result in excess costs to SAI.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
- Project management experience.
- Familiarity with MRP.
- Experience with SAGE Timberline, and Procore software a plus.
- Advanced level proficiency in MS Office applications – specifically Excel
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Including internal communications with field personnel, management, Accounting, and warehouse. Externally with vendors and contractors. Communication is critical to effective purchasing.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work independently, as well as work in a team environment
SAI is an equal opportunity employer.
