Purchasing Coordinator

This role has responsibility for procuring & purchasing raw materials, subcomponents, supplies, & finished goods. This includes actively evaluating current & future suppliers based on delivery, price, quality, & communication. This role works with teams across the organization to forecast the needs of the business while making informed purchasing decisions & building strong supply chain relationships.  

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or other related fields of study. Comparable work experience may qualify candidates in lieu of degree. 

1. Ability to analyze data to generate actionable insights on the company’s supply chain
2. Proficient Microsoft Office Suite, with high level of ability in Excel
3. Ability to learn ERP software systems & help guide ERP transition
4. Highly developed problem solving skills
5. Strong written & verbal communication skills
6. Highly motivated & goal oriented
7. Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of ownership of process

1. Responsibility for performing activities enabling Techno-Aide to strategically source supplies & materials based on trends, insights, and purchasing volume discounts
2. Actively work to reduce procurement costs through supplier evaluation & negotiation 
3. Research & identify prospective suppliers; Including but not limited to the following:
   1. Communicate required product specifications
   2. Benchmark offerings to key criteria
   3. Select & purchase quality materials
4. Negotiate purchase agreements, contracts, vendor terms, and volume discounting
5. Build vendor relationships & set internal expectations regarding vendor performance
6. Prepare & issue requisitions to internal team members & purchase orders for all vendors
7. Prepare purchasing analysis to track trends in purchasing demand for management review
8. Oversee complete process for drop ship items including scheduling freight, tracking shipment, & closing orders within ERP
9. Evaluate and update ERP safety stock & reorder levels to ensure products kept at appropriate levels based on projected demand
10. Willing to travel to current or potential suppliers as needed
11. Ensure supply chain redundancy by developing & maintaining multi-tiered supply chain for raw materials, subcomponents, and/or finished goods
12. Report on delivery performance & material status daily
13. Communicate missed shipments or quality concerns to suppliers & facilitate vendor returns and/or credits

1. Ability to read alpha/numeric & perform mathematical computations
2. Ability to lift 30 lbs
3. Works for prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk while working on a computer
4. Spends time on production floor as required
5. Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities & demands
6. Performs other duties as assigned