Purchasing Coordinator

Convergint Technologies, LLC

Carrollton (TX)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

10 Company Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

401K Matching Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)

Job summary

Convergint Technologies, LLC, located in Carrollton, Texas, is seeking a full-time Purchasing Coordinator to enhance our dynamic team. This role involves working closely with various teams to provide purchasing support during different project phases.

The ideal candidate is customer-oriented, detail-focused, and capable of multitasking. Alongside competitive salary, we offer extensive benefits including paid time off, health plans, and educational support.

Qualifications

1 year of previous experience in a purchasing or procurement environment.
Valid driver's license and transportation for minimal local travel.

Responsibilities

Support strategic sourcing and vendor management.
Verify and clarify purchase requisitions.
Obtain quotes and negotiate with vendors.
Track and verify receipts of ordered items.

Skills

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills (MS Office)

Networking & IT skills

Education

Highschool/GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Convergint is looking for a full-time, results-driven, and forward-thinking Purchasing Coordinator to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will work with the operations and service teams to provide purchasing assistance during the estimating, design, construction, and as-built stages of projects. As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will be part of a dynamic team that will enable you to grow as Convergint grows.

For information about how we use your personal information, please see our Colleague & Applicant Privacy Notice, available on convergint.com/careers.

* Hybrid - 4 days in office, 1 day remote per week

Who You Are?

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues, and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability, and delivery of results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and at home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Purchasing Coordinator.

Who We Are?

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs that drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you'll do with "Our Training and Your Experience"

Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
Support the evolving role of Procurement by driving strategic sourcing, vendor management, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver value across the organization.
Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to issued Bill of Materials; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives due to cost or lead time issues.
Utilizes available inventory items or surplus material by verifying stock availability with Logistics.
As a back up to the Purchasing Lead, prepares and issues purchase orders when directed.
Creates and manages online databases of materials ordered, received, and delivered.
Obtains quotes and negotiates costs with vendors to meet margin goals.
Pursues and obtains tracking information for material purchases.
Prioritizes order requests based on commitment schedules. Adjusts priorities as required.
Verifies receipt of items compared to items ordered; resolves shipping errors or damages with suppliers.
Manages Return Material Authorizations for repair, replacement, or credit.
Authorizes payment for purchases by comparing items received to items ordered.
Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents on company intranet.
Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
Tracks orders to ensure consistency with commitment dates.
Ensures product is delivered to the appropriate parties as requested.
Communicates professionally, persuasively, and personably with vendors and clients via phone and email.
Performs product research when necessary.
Performs other duties as requested or required.

What You'll Need

Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
Superior attention to detail and multitasking skills.
Must be a self-starter and work well without supervision.
Valid driver's license and transportation suitable for minimal local travel.
Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficient computer skills, including MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Solid networking & IT skills.

Company Benefits

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits: