Entry level Buyer/Purchasing Coordinator

DH Pace Company; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

Employee discounts

Competitive compensation

Job summary

DH Pace Company is seeking an entry-level Buyer/Purchasing Coordinator in Springfield, MO. You will purchase materials per job specifications, verify pricing and discounts, and coordinate with vendors and project managers to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree (preferred), strong MS Office skills, and excellent organizational and communication abilities. Prior purchasing in related industries is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Strong background in Microsoft Office Suites.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and problem solving abilities.
• Technical purchasing in doors, hardware, or security helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials per job specifications and consolidate requests where possible.
• Check pricing and discounts with vendors and place accurate orders promptly.
• Maintain communication with vendors and project managers to expedite shipping.
• Process order acknowledgements for product correctness and pricing.
• Communicate daily with project management regarding issues affecting customer satisfaction.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Entry level Buyer/Purchasing Coordinator

Springfield MO

Why DH Pace?

The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100 th anniversary in business.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will be purchasing materials per job specifications; Consolidate requests when possible, check pricing and discounts available with vendors and place accurate orders in a timely matter. Ensure inquiries associated with orders are immediately addressed including shipment date, type of freight, and material handling.
• Maintain constant communication with vendors and project managers to expedite shipping of materials and maintain shipping receiving expectations
• Process order acknowledgements for product correctness, quantity accuracy, pricing verification, and invoice compliance
• Communicate daily with project management group relative to any issues that might negatively impact customers’ satisfaction
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
• Computer proficiency required, including strong background in Microsoft Office Suites
• Possess good organizational skills, problem solving abilities, strong attention to detail, self-motivated, have an aptitude for math, strong communication, and a high sense of urgency
• Technical purchasing in the door, hardware, or security industry or procurement background is helpful, but not required

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage
• Employee discounts for you and your immediate family
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Successful completion of employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire.

DH Pace Company, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DH Pace Company, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DH Pace Company, Inc. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

DH Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.