What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at United Electric Supply?
Purchasing Coordinator
Who We Are
United Electric Supply Co. Inc. is a nationally recognized, 100% employee-owned company that is a major supplier of electrical products, and advanced services for the construction and industrial markets. They offer a full range of electrical products and services with concentrations in industrial automation, building automation, lighting, wire/cable/conduit, distribution and control, data communications, electro-mechanical and energy solutions. With over 300 employees, United is headquartered in New Castle, Delaware with locations throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Position Summary
We are looking for our next employee-owner to join our Purchasing Department in New Castle, Delaware! The ideal candidate has great negotiation skills and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The ability to work efficiently to achieve goals and meet deadlines is a must as this person will coordinate the entire vendor and customer credit process.
Position Responsibilities:
- Organize and track all vendor return credits, to include monitoring return restocking and freight charges.
- Requesting return authorization for damaged, defective, dead or overstock materials.
- Filing and follow-through freight claims for damaged, short and missing materials.
- Approve all non-stock, direct, and customer credits including restock and freight charges when necessary.
- Enter return-to-vendor purchase orders, receive, and reconcile the return.
- Track freight and restocking charges.
- Maintain defective bins at all locations and process monthly returns on schedule.
- Negotiate and resolve freight disputes and problems with preferred carriers.
- Assist buyers in coordinating monthly/semi-annual returns, ensuring correct procedures are followed.
- Develop positive relationships with vendors.
- Support all the company-endorsed product lines with focus on I-MARK manufacturers.
- Work closely with all internal departments, combining efforts to better serve the customer.
- Perform other duties as obvious or assigned.
Commitment to Safety
- Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Act in a safe and positive manner always, ensure that those around you do not put themselves or others at risk. Your personal safety is your responsibility.
- Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occur or are witnessed.
- Support all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies for all employees within your branch.
Qualifications:
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Strong interpersonal understanding and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational & time management skills.
- Professional phone manners and take-charge personality.
- Ability to work efficiently to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
- Minimum High School Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
- 401(K) and Stock Ownership
- Paid Vacation and holidays
- Educational Benefits
- Wellness Programs
- Work/Life Balance
- Eligible for Bonus
We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
