What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at Express Employment Professionals Tysons, VA?
Our client, a growing national supplier within the healthcare and surgical products industry, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to join their operations team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing workflow and processes, and takes pride in keeping critical tasks moving efficiently from start to finish. While the role includes vendor interaction, the primary focus is on operational coordination, tracking opportunities, and ensuring purchasing activities are managed accurately and on time.
What You'll Do
- Monitor and respond to incoming vendor inventory opportunities
- Acknowledge and process new submissions within established response-time expectations
- Track ownership, progress, and status of active purchasing opportunities
- Maintain regular communication with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Manage spreadsheets, update records, and perform data cleanup as needed
- Ensure opportunities move efficiently through the review and purchasing process
- Escalate unusual requests, discrepancies, or questions when appropriate
- Help maintain organized workflows and prevent opportunities from falling through the cracks
What We're Looking For
- Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong written communication and follow-up skills
- Self-motivated and process-oriented with the ability to work independently
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel
- Experience with Excel functions such as VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP is a plus
- Comfortable handling high volumes of information and maintaining accuracy
- Purchasing, inventory, logistics, operations, or related experience is helpful but not required
Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates with experience in any of the following areas may be especially successful in this role:
- Operations Coordination
- Logistics Coordination
- Purchasing Support
- Inventory Control
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service Management
- Supply Chain Support
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $50,000 - $60,000
- Performance Incentives
- Expected Total Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers the chance to join a stable and growing organization that plays a vital role in supporting healthcare providers nationwide. You will work alongside a collaborative team where organization, accountability, and operational excellence are highly valued.
If you're a detail-oriented professional who enjoys keeping processes running smoothly and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly or contact us for additional information.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000