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Purchasing Coordinator

Southern Electronics Supply, Inc.
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026 CLOSED ON 6/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at Southern Electronics Supply, Inc.?

Purchasing / Expediting Coordinator


πŸ“ New Orleans, LA

🏒 Southern Electronics
Southern

Electronics is a family-owned 4th Generation industrial and commercial supplier that has proudly served customers throughout North America for over 90 years. We take pride in building long-term relationships with our customers, vendors, and employees, and we are looking for the right person to become part of our growing team.
We are c

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rrently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing / Expediting Coordinator to support our operations team and help ensure smooth day-to-day workflow across multiple areas of the business.
This rol

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is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates well with vendors and customers, and enjoys helping to keep operations running efficiently and accurately. The position works closely with purchasing, sales and operations management to help monitor orders, coordinate vendor follow-up, track shipments, and support overall operational workflow.
At South

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rn Electronics, we value reliability, teamwork, adaptability, and a willingness to learn. We are looking for someone interested in growing with the company long-term and becoming an important part of our operations team.
Responsi

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ilities
Assist w

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  • th purchasing and vendor coordinationFollow up
  • on purchase orders, lead times, and shipment updatesHelp expe
  • dite open orders and communicate updates internallyAssist wi
  • th order review and help ensure accuracyCoordinat
  • e with sales, vendors, and operations teamsHelp iden
  • tify and resolve order or shipment issuesMaintain
  • organized records and documentationProvide o
  • perational and administrative support where neededLearn and
  • assist with multiple areas of the business over time
    Qualific

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tions
Strong o

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  • ganizational and multitasking skillsExcellent
  • communication and follow-up abilityDetail-or
  • iented with strong problem-solving skillsComfortab
  • le working in a fast-paced environmentPositive
  • attitude and willingness to learnAbility t
  • o adapt and handle changing prioritiesStrong co
  • mputer and administrative skillsExperienc
  • e in purchasing, operations, logistics, customer service, or administrative support is preferred
    What We’

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e Looking For
We are l

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oking for someone dependable, proactive, and eager to grow within the company. The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates well, works well with others, and is comfortable supporting multiple areas of the business as needs evolve.
This is

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n excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career with a stable, family-oriented company that values teamwork and employee growth.
Benefits


Competit

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  • ve pay based on experienceOpportuni
  • ty for long-term growth and advancementStable an
  • d team-oriented work environmentHands-on
  • exposure to multiple areas of business operations
    To apply

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please send your resume and a brief introduction explaining why you would be a good fit for the role.

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