[Hiring] Purchasing Coordinator @Interior Logic Group

Role Description

The primary responsibility of the Purchasing Coordinator is to organize, purchase, and track materials and supplies needed to ensure the successful completion of projects. This role requires a strong problem solver and communicator who demonstrates diligence and urgency when responding to both customers and peers. The Purchasing Coordinator supports material availability, vendor coordination, and purchasing accuracy to ensure materials arrive on time and in accordance with project requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One or more years of related purchasing, materials, or supply chain experience; higher levels of experience support increased responsibility.
• Material resource planning and/or production control experience with Systems Application Process (SAP).
• Bilingual experience preferred, but not required (English/Spanish).
• Thorough knowledge of products used by the company as they relate to product installation.

Requirements

• Order materials and supplies efficiently, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery prior to scheduled installation.
• Coordinate with vendors to determine product availability, pricing, and terms of sale.
• Analyze product and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Participate in the development of specifications for products or substitute materials.
• Coordinate homebuyer material approvals with Design, when applicable.
• Ensure samples are available for designers and customers, when applicable.
• Organize and schedule material returns with suppliers as needed.
• Utilize ERP systems for placing orders, tracking materials, gathering information, and troubleshooting issues.
• Run, address, and complete daily purchasing and material reports.
• Ensure all required daily activities are completed accurately and in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Handle higher-volume locations and complex purchasing activity, as applicable.
• Make informed decisions related to purchasing activities and escalate issues when necessary.
• Conduct root cause analysis on purchasing or material issues and recommend areas of improvement.
• Act as a subject matter/material expert when handling escalated purchasing issues.
• Take on special projects and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with and conduct training for Purchasing Associates, as needed.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including Design, Operations, and Field partners.
• Follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Take responsibility for actions and keep commitments.
• Complete tasks on time or notify appropriate parties with alternative plans of action.
• Commit to extended work schedules when necessary to meet business goals.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay range: $27-$29/hour plus benefits.