ENTRY-LEVEL OPERATIONS & PURCHASING COORDINATOR

Construction Industry Supplier - Centennial, CO

NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - WE WILL TRAIN JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a smart, motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Operations & Purchasing Coordinator to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate with a background in business, finance, accounting, economics, supply chain or a related field who wants to gain real-world experience and build a career in the construction industry. This role sits at the center of our day-to-day operations. You will help manage customer orders, purchasing, vendor communication, pricing, inventory, material tracking and project administration while learning how construction projects move from order through purchasing, delivery, installation and completion. The position is heavily focused on data, accuracy and organization , so strong Excel skills and comfort working with numbers are important. You do not need construction industry experience. We will teach you our products, processes and systems. What we can't teach as easily is work ethic, attention to detail, curiosity and an awesome attitude. We're looking for someone who is sharp, wants to learn, enjoys being part of a team and can take their work seriously without taking themselves too seriously.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Enter and process customer orders Create and manage purchase orders Enter job, product, pricing and cost information into company systems Review orders for accuracy and identify discrepancies Confirm pricing, quantities and product information Communicate with vendors regarding orders, pricing and product availability Assist with purchasing and sourcing materials Track material orders, shipments and expected delivery dates Maintain accurate inventory and order records Process order changes, corrections and updates Use Excel to organize and analyze pricing, purchasing, job and operational information Maintain accurate records within QuickBooks and other business/ERP systems Assist with inventory control and material replenishment Coordinate purchasing and material requirements with project schedules Help identify purchasing, pricing and supply-chain issues before they affect a project Assist with scheduling and project coordination Communicate with sales, warehouse, vendors and operations teams Help solve day-to-day order, purchasing and project issues Maintain organized electronic records for reporting and job-costing purposes

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

College degree preferred.

Preferred educational backgrounds include:

Business Finance Accounting Economics Supply Chain Business Administration Construction Management We're looking for someone who: Is well versed in Microsoft Excel Is comfortable working with numbers, costs and financial information Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills Is extremely organized and detail-oriented Understands basic business and financial concepts Can accurately work with pricing, quantities and costs Learns new software and systems quickly Communicates professionally with vendors and coworkers Can manage multiple priorities and deadlines Takes ownership of their work Is proactive and comfortable asking questions Can work independently once trained Wants to understand why something works, not just how to enter it into a system Brings an awesome, positive and fun attitude to work Enjoys working with different personalities and being part of a team Stays upbeat and solutions-focused when things get busy Is willing to jump in and help wherever needed

EXPERIENCE?

WE

CAN TEACH THAT.

No construction industry experience is required. Experience with purchasing, accounting, inventory, ERP systems, QuickBooks or supply chain is helpful — but it is not required. We would rather hire a motivated college graduate with the right business aptitude, Excel skills, analytical ability, work ethic and personality and teach them our industry. This is not a position where you'll spend your first year getting coffee and making copies. You will be involved in the actual operation of the business and gain hands-on experience with: Purchasing Pricing Job Costing Inventory Vendors Logistics Project Financials Operations Supply Chain For the right person, this role can become a foundation for future opportunities in: Operations Purchasing Estimating Project Coordination Project Management Finance Account Management We're looking for someone who wants to build a career, learn the business and take on greater responsibility as they grow. We work hard, things move quickly, and some days can get a little crazy. We also believe you can work hard, do great work and have some fun while doing it.

POSITION

Full-Time Monday-Friday Centennial, Colorado In-office position

TO APPLY

Please reply with: Resume College/University and degree Brief introduction about yourself Your experience with Microsoft Excel Any relevant business, finance, accounting, purchasing or supply-chain coursework/experience Why this position interests you Best phone number and email to reach you And don't be afraid to show us a little personality in your response. Please put "Operations Coordinator" in the subject line. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Pay:

$24.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person