Purchasing Coordinator

Premier Lighting•Tucson, AZ

1d•$17 - $22

About The Position

PURCHASING COORDINATOR General Purpose The Purchasing Coordinator creates and submits vendor purchase orders for products to fill customer sales orders. The Purchasing Coordinator also performs other support duties such as stock checks, purchase order follow-up, and resolves issues with orders that cannot be filled as requested. Purchasing Coordinators have little to no contact with outside customers, but work extensively with other company personnel.

Requirements

Proficiency in English and in Microsoft Office Suite
Five years of experience in product purchasing, preferably in the lighting industry
High School Diploma required
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Competency in arithmetic, including fractions and percentages
Proficiency in data entry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Personal organizational skills
Ability to participate as a team member
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with a sense of urgency
Customer service attitude

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree a plus

Responsibilities

Create product purchase orders using company automated system, or manually if required
Submit purchase orders to vendors per company policy/schedule
Follow-up daily on purchase orders from the previous day and enter notes into system; enter future follow-up for shipping on purchasing calendar
Follow-up on older purchase orders, per calendar, and update notes in system
Send tracking information for drop-ship orders to Accounts Payable
Check the Hotlist daily for pre-payments made, and follow-up with vendor
Resolve issues on purchase orders that cannot be filled by the vendor
Forward all Pro-Forma invoices received to Accounts Payable
Redirect all calls regarding payment or other financial issues to Accounts Payable
Coordinate the replacement of missing or damaged items with the RGA department
Create purchase orders for market orders and stock items from information provided by the owner, or other authorized manager
Assist Sales Reps with product pricing and vendor inventory stock checks