Procurement & Vendor Coordination Specialist

WIREMASTERS INC; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

WireMasters Inc. in Columbia, TN is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to help with purchasing and scheduling of materials, products, and services while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

The role involves creating and processing purchase orders, adjusting delivery dates, and coordinating with suppliers to meet schedules. You will also work with sales and accounting to reconcile discrepancies and support the purchasing team through training and policy reviews.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field or 2+ years in a similar position or related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sales technique.
• Customer Service and Professionalism.
• Organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Problem Solving.
• Negotiation.
• Telephone Etiquette.
• Computer Literacy.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, and review requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Adjust delivery dates and quantities based on inventory levels and direction of supervisor.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other issues.
• Coordinates resolution of problems and revises product schedules when necessary.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
• Works directly with sales and accounting to reconcile discrepancies and open purchase orders.
• Attend training activities to gain adequate knowledge regarding company products and services.
• Review purchase orders and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Assist Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Supervisor with annual stock package analysis and review.
• Support WireMasters Core Values; Service, Gratitude, Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Family.

Job description

WireMasters Inc. in Columbia, TN is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to help with purchasing and scheduling of materials, products, and services while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

The role involves creating and processing purchase orders, adjusting delivery dates, and coordinating with suppliers to meet schedules. You will also work with sales and accounting to reconcile discrepancies and support the purchasing team through training and policy reviews.