Purchasing Coordinator

About the Role:

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for inputting transactions and administering a purchasing system. This position initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders based on the established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates.

Core Capabilities and Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving: Proficient in critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills.

• Effective Communication: Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, active listening, and providing balanced feedback.

• Customer Focus and Operational Excellence: Building a culture of quality, performance effectiveness, and operational excellence through best practices, collaboration, and partnership.

• Self-Management and Motivation: Efficiently managing time, conflicting priorities, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and capable of working independently with limited supervision.

• Adaptability and Agility: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing competing priorities, and meeting the demands of various stakeholders while maintaining high performance.

• 2-4 Years of Experience in a Similar Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and Process Purchase Orders: Initiates, prepares, processes, and prepares purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates.

• Expedite Orders: Expedites any delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements.

• Interact with Suppliers: Interacts with suppliers to confirm pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize payment schedules as determined by each supplier relationship.

• Interact with Internal Team: Communicate and coordinate with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently.

• Creating a Safety Culture: Everyone plays a role in fostering a strong safety culture within the facility. This involves promoting/adhering to safety as a core value, openly communicating about safety concerns, and safety initiatives. By creating a culture where safety is a top priority, we encourage proactive safety behaviors and reduce the likelihood of accidents or incidents.