Description
Position: Purchasing Coordinator
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Hours: M-F 8-5pm
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 / Annually DOE
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Description:
Manages the day-to-day procurement operations, processes purchase orders, and coordinates deliveries between internal teams and suppliers
Responsibilities:
Order Processing: Generates, reviews, and tracks purchase orders, requisitions, and change orders for accuracy.
Vendor Coordination: Communicates with suppliers to request price quotes, negotiate basic terms, and confirm delivery schedules.
Problem Resolution: Investigates and resolves delivery discrepancies, damaged goods, or invoice and billing issues.
Record Keeping: Maintains updated pricing, vendor databases, and complete purchasing files or reports.
Internal Support: Collaborates with internal departments (like shipping, warehouse, or finance) to make sure departmental needs are met.
Requirements:
- Prior experience entering purchase orders and communicating directly with the clients on updates on the order and status on delivery.
- High school diploma or an associate's/bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or a related field.
- 1 to 3+ years of clerical, administrative, or purchasing experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or procurement software. (QuickBooks)
- Strong organizational skills, clear verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and basic negotiation abilities.