Purchasing Coordinator
Summary
Coordinates procurement of parts and inventory, manages purchase orders and supplier relationships, and ensures accurate invoicing in a retail environment using ERP and Microsoft Office tools.
Location: Queens County,New York,United States
The Purchasing Coordinator will support the procurement process for service parts, indirect procurement items, and promotional inventory-controlled items. This individual will coordinate with all departments to analyze and maintain reorder points. Additionally, the coordinator will enter purchase orders into the ERP system as needed, based on vendor order placements. They will also handle the invoicing process by verifying costs, shipping, and payments. The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for fostering cross-functional collaboration and partnerships to evaluate current processes and system requirements for the supply chain.
Job Responsibilities:
Supplier Relationship Management:
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Continuously evaluate supplier performance and address any issues promptly.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of materials.
Inventory Management:
• Work closely with inventory management teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and minimize stockouts.
• Implement inventory control measures to reduce excess inventory and carrying costs. - Collect orders from all departments.
• Submit purchase orders and track them from order to completion. - Reconcile invoices and communicate any issues to accounts payable.
• Develop new systems to increase productivity and precision.
• Provide excellent customer service to customers and team members when communicating about orders, repairs, or damages.
Administrative Operations:
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Proven success in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Excellent numerical aptitude and detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred
Compensation Range: $28 - $31/hour
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.