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Purchasing Coordinator

The Gallagher Search Group
Bethlehem, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Job Description

Job Description

The Purchasing Coordinator plays a key role in optimizing the company’s procurement system, ensuring efficiency, cost control, and compliance with company policies. This position collaborates closely with the Purchasing Department to support company wide procurement initiatives and vendor management. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple procurement-related responsibilities while maintaining accurate records and strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Process and manage purchase orders for a variety of departments, including hotel, food & beverage, marketing, housekeeping, security, and retail.
  • Maintain accurate vendor and item master data within the procurement system, ensuring up-to-date product and pricing information.
  • Expedite deliveries of goods and services to meet departmental requirements.
  • Communicate with suppliers to ensure quality, quantity, and timely delivery expectations are met.
  • Assist in vendor onboarding and maintain vendor information, including qualification documentation and account setup.
  • Ensure purchasing procedures align with company standards and compliance guidelines.
  • Perform administrative tasks such as answering calls, drafting correspondence, processing invoices, filing records, and preparing reports.
  • Act as a liaison between the Purchasing Department and other internal departments.
  • Conduct data cleanup and maintain procurement records to ensure system accuracy.
  • Monitor and report on cost savings, rebates, and price variances to support financial planning.
  • Ensure proper unit measurements, material specifications, and master file maintenance in the purchasing system.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements :

  • High school diploma or GED required; candidates currently enrolled in a GED program must complete it within six months of employment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of purchasing experience in a multi-outlet or multi-property hospitality operation, preferably in a casino environment.
  • Experience with procurement systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to forecast requirements and adapt to operational needs as they arise.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain data integrity.
  • Strong analytical skills to track and report cost savings and price variances.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Availability to work holidays with advance notice.
  • Willingness to work in environments with secondary smoke exposure and in cold conditions (e.g., receiving docks) as needed.
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