Purchasing Coordinator

Summary of Role:

We are searching for a Purchasing Coordinator who will play an integral role in our Operations Team. We want employees who love to work with others in a creative and innovative way to provide the best experience to our customers. Each person must be disciplined and dedicated to getting their portion of the process completed and lend a hand to others when needed.

This person must maintain strong relationships with vendors especially during these times with supply chain issues. There is a high level of activity so boredom is not an option. You will handle multiple items simultaneously in a professional and courteous manner. You will come in contact with many different types of people and handle their requests and balance with meeting our Cost of Goods budget.

Requirements:

• 2 years purchasing experience.
• Computer skills, including a solid knowledge in Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Sales Force experience a plus.
• Experience in inventory management and analytics.
• Ability to follow existing processes and develop new ones if necessary.

Competencies:

• Self-motivated, flexible and able to handle large volumes of work independently.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong time management skills with a sense of urgency.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• High degree of initiative, personal responsibility and ownership.
• Strong people management skills and ability to collaborate well with others and thrive as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to a dynamic and challenging brand evolution.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• You have highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with Operations Manager, Comptroller and GM to execute on buying strategy.
• Create Purchase Orders.
• Understands and manage budgets.
• Verify timely receipt and accuracy of vendor acknowledgments.
• Track inventory, communicating delays in orders to mitigate business impact.
• Work with wider management team (Sales, Office, Clients and Finance) to ensure proper communication and achievement of strategic objectives.
• Manage receiving of parts, special orders and maintain inventory of stock items.
• Complete documents for Accounting Department.
• Hold vendors responsible for charging correct prices.
• Update CRM system with updates from purchasing and receiving.
• Maintaining/updating cost of goods.

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Sick and Vacation pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Full-time, year-round work
• Employee Discounts
• Training and skill development

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00 am – 3:00 pm