Purchasing Coordinator

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Position Summary:

This position is responsible for coordinating activities related to submitting quote requests and purchase orders to suppliers. Working with Project Managers and Inventory to ensure a timely and accurate procurement process. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Support Purchasing Manager and assist with: Specifications and inquiry preparation, purchasing, expediting, bid analysis, and invoice auditing for misc. materials. Standard purchasing forms, including bid requests, material requisitions, purchase orders, logs, reports, trending. Cost control, change control, and scheduling. Work with Inventory department to maintain accurate information regarding pricing, inventory stock levels, releases, order status within automated ERP system Ensure that all contract administration procedures are followed and executed in a professional manner. Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this job. Supervisory Responsibilities This job does not have supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Business Administration 1-2 years' experience in purchasing required, specifically in manufacturing is a plus ERP system experience preferred, specifically in Jobscope is a plus

Knowledge and Skills:

Must be able to read, write and converse fluently in English with the level of competency that will permit the applicant to function in the position. Ability to communicate with vendors, technical resources, and SAI management. Ability to work in a schedule-driven environment. Timing is a critical function and is the key value that SAI provides to our customers. Ability to manage budgets and avoid delay costs, including shipping Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) Positive attitude, team player, good attendance, hard worker

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

Integrity& Ethics

• models SAI Vision, Mission & Values Customer Focus
• demonstrates commitment to customer Collaboration & Teamwork
• embraces an inclusive workplace Quality
• produces quality work product Innovation/Continuous Improvement
• finds new and better ways of doing things Job Knowledge
• demonstrates a clear understanding of and executes roles and responsibilities Time Management/Productivity
• manages time and resources effectively Problem Solving/Decision Making
• demonstrates proper judgment, problem solving and decision making Independence/Initiative
• works with little or no supervision and seeks out new work Communication
• effectively communicates Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands : While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment : The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Job Type:

Full-time Base Pay:

From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Experience:

Purchasing/Buyer:

1 year (Required)

ERP:

1 year (Preferred) supply chain: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person