Purchasing / Logistics Coordinator

Purchasing / Logistics Coordinator The Recycler Core Company, Inc. Riverside, CA Job Details Full-time $18 - $22 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Record keeping Sourcing Market analysis Phone communication Basic math Materials management in logistics Purchase order management High school diploma or GED Demand forecasting Quality assurance Receiving shipments Quality control Vendor relationship management Contracts Vendor contract management Logistics inventory management Procurement contract negotiation Productivity software Phone etiquette Supplier selection Demand planning Entry level Full Job Description Position Summary The Purchasing / Logistics Coordinator will compile and maintain records of business transactions and office activities of establishment by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Sourcing and Vendor Management:

Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, and speed of delivery.

Negotiation and Contracting:

Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and payment schedules with suppliers to secure the best value for the organization.

Order Processing:

Prepare, review, and process purchase orders and requisitions for raw materials, equipment, or supplies.

Inventory Control:

Monitor inventory levels, track orders, and forecast future demand to prevent shortages or overstocking.

Quality Assurance:

Review incoming shipments to ensure they meet the quality, quantity, and specifications ordered, resolving any discrepancies with vendors.

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, supplier performance, and inventory data.

Market Analysis:

Keep up to date with market trends, new products, and price changes to adjust purchasing strategies. The essential functions will be used to purchase office supplies, forklift supplies, warehouse supplies, shipping supplies and other items as needed. Logistics knowledge a plus. Other duties as assigned. ​Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. College degree preferred. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Ability to deal with problems involving several specific variables in generally standardized situations. Must have good phone skills and interact well with others Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Must be able to multitask and have high energy. Must be able to work effectively and productively without supervision. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person