Purchasing Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Dubuque, Iowa, United States Access Dubuque Full time
Purchasing Coordinator Job Description

Westmark Enterprises is seeking a skilled Purchasing Coordinator to oversee the purchase of manufacturing services for its publishing companies. This role involves managing vendor relationships related to printing and tangible items required for sales and marketing. Key responsibilities include negotiating costs, researching and identifying new vendors to enhance purchasing capabilities, and allocating, scheduling, and managing production costs for reprints of higher education products. The Purchasing Coordinator will also monitor vendor performance, ensuring adherence to negotiated pricing, turnaround times, and quality standards. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic team environment, this role offers a great opportunity to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project specifications and previous costs and calculates manufacturing costs based on negotiated pricing

• Assigns manufacturing projects to vendors

• Creates and negotiates schedules and workflows against deadlines

• Works with distribution partners and vendors to coordinate product assembly and/or repairs

• Makes necessary entries in Business Central system related to costs and spec updates

• Collaborate with Production and Sales to offer the most cost-effective print solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; Prior purchasing experience preferred

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, demonstrates attention to detail. Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment

• Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives. Works within approved budget

• Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions;

About Us

Westmark Enterprises is a support organization headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa that provides support functions such as information technology, human resources, inventory control, telecommunications, finance, and accounting for numerous affiliated companies, including Kendall Hunt Publishing, Westmark Development, Great River Learning, RCL Benziger, and Paradigm Education Solutions. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.westmarkenterprises.com

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