Procurement Coordinator — Learn, Source, Deliver

Reliance, Inc.; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Purchasing professional to oversee material requests, draft purchase orders, and track orders and deliveries. You will gather pricing, specs, and delivery timelines to determine the best bids while ensuring compliance with company policies.

The role requires 0–5 years of relevant experience, a High School diploma or GED, and strong MS Office skills. You will coordinate schedules, respond to inquiries, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of basic purchasing concepts and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Compiles requests for materials and prepares required purchase orders.
• Tracks purchase requests using appropriate tracking mechanism(s).
• Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations in a timely manner.
• Gathers information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
• Coordinates and assists with scheduling of deliveries to help ensure purchases arrive on schedule.
• Gathers prices, specifications, and delivery dates to assist with the determination of the best bid.
• Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders and calculates relevant costs.
• Assists with preparation of documents/records for review, duplication, and distribution as appropriate.
• Enter shop orders
• Research sales records and inventory levels of current stock to ensure inventory is maintained.
• Assists with maintaining compliance with company policies and purchasing procedures.
• Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Skills

Experience 0-5 years

High School diploma

Purchasing concepts

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Reliance, Inc. in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Purchasing professional to oversee material requests, draft purchase orders, and track orders and deliveries. You will gather pricing, specs, and delivery timelines to determine the best bids while ensuring compliance with company policies.

The role requires 0–5 years of relevant experience, a High School diploma or GED, and strong MS Office skills. You will coordinate schedules, respond to inquiries, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced