Purchasing Coord

Gulf Coast Authority; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability program

Retirement plans

Leave and vacation

Job summary

Gulf Coast Authority seeks a Purchasing Specialist to procure goods, materials and services for its wastewater treatment facilities. You will manage the PO system, contact vendors, and coordinate receiving reports and payments.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work with accounts payable, and familiarity with purchasing procedures. A high school diploma and experience in purchasing operations are preferred, with Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in purchasing operations and/or warehouse stock control.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver’s license.
• Experience with computer systems in purchasing applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate acquisition of goods, materials and services.
• Process PO information into the computer system and assign PO numbers.
• Coordinate between vendors and accounts payable for payments.
• Investigate new items on the market and meet with vendors.
• Ensure that GCA purchasing procedures are followed.
• Communicate with vendors and facility personnel to obtain proper supplies.

Skills

PO systems knowledge

Purchasing card procedures

MS Office

Vendor communication

Math calculations

Documentation writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Purchasing software

Financial software

ERP system

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the purchase of goods, materials, and services for wastewater treatment facility including maintenance of purchase order system, contacting vendors, processing of receiving reports, and facilitating payment.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform activities associated with the acquisition of goods, materials and services including receiving PO requests, competitive bidding, vendor contact, assigning of vendor for purchase, coordination of PO authorization, and notification of vendor.
• Process PO information into computer system including assignment of PO number, entry of receiving report information, and maintenance of files.
• Perform activities to coordinate between vendors and accounts payable to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
• Investigate new item on the market and meet with vendors.
• Ensure that GCA purchasing procedures are followed.
• Communicate with vendors, facility personnel, central office personnel, and others to insure obtaining proper supplies and materials.
• Manage purchasing card transaction allocations.
• Communicate changes and train back up.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the GCA Purchase Order System Manual and Purchasing Card Procedures.
• Knowledge of the operations of a wastewater treatment plant, laboratory and mechanical and tool terminology.
• Skill in the operation of computer systems including the use of Microsoft office and purchasing and financial software.
• Ability to read vendor technical information, purchase order requests, written orders, reference books, and instruction manuals.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations necessary to verify quantities, and other information on bids and orders.
• Ability to write memoranda, bid documents, and reports.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as computer and printer, calculator, copier, scanner, and fax machine.
• Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, and/or by computer.

Environmental conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors at an industrial setting.

Education, certification, and experience required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in purchasing operations and/or warehouse stock control, with experience in the use of computers in these applications.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s license.

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit while performing various assigned tasks.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, crouch/stoop, squat, and twist upper body while filing and moving about the plant.

Summary

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Holding people assigned to this or any job to expectations described herein does not constitute harassment in any form.

Salary Range

$25.59 - $32.96

Gulf Coast Authority Careers

Welcome to Human Resources Gulf Coast Authority (GCA) was established by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and we play a significant role in protecting the waters of Texas through regional wastewater treatment. GCA’s growth has created a need for qualified talent. We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package including group medical insurance, dental, vision, life, and disability programs. GCA also has excellent retirement plans, leave plans, vacation, and an engaged working environment