Purchasing Coordinator

Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator
Duration: 6 months from start date - contract at this time. Depending on business need, possibility to extend.
Schedule: 7:30 AM -4:30 PM CST Mon-Friday. Must be onsite-not hybrid or remote

Requirements:
1-Must have advance Excell experience: pivot tables, v-lookup and will be working with a lot of data. This position will be working with a large volume of data in Excell and manipulating it.
2-Must be detailed oriented. Errors in reporting can cause a huge impact.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Purchasing Coordinator role supports the purchasing department. The typical role is responsible for daily coordination of purchase transaction activities that help ensure goods and services are procured in support of business operations.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.
• Run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.
• Review supplier portal and update/change purchase order data/information as required.
• Run reports for purchase order activities and communicate with internal team and stakeholders.
• Review and coordinate daily supply chain email communications.
• Coordinate advanced shipping notification process.
• Interface with supplier on purchase order activity, invoice processing.
• Update ERP system with purchase order information.
• Coordinate with materials to disposition supplier receiving issues and supplier returns.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) year of relevant experience. Proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
Ability to effectively communicate.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
Experience with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.