Purchasing Coordinator

Accrue Partners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

Disability and life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Birthday day off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

AccruePartners in Charlotte, NC is seeking a purchasing coordinator to support a national branch network. You will create, process, and track purchase orders, coordinate drops, and monitor back orders with vendors, branches, and warehouse teams.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of purchasing experience, strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables), and ERP exposure, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Qualifications

• 2+ years purchasing experience.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs & PivotTables).
• ERP experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, and track purchase orders to keep branch operations moving.
• Coordinate drop shipments and special orders with vendors, branches, and warehouse teams.
• Monitor back orders and expedite delayed shipments with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, pricing, and item data to support purchasing decisions.
• Assist with new vendor setup and item onboarding.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Excel (VLOOKUPs & PivotTables)

ERP experience (Dynamics 365 BC)

Strong organizational skills

Clear, professional communication

Proactive problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Established, family-owned distributor with a strong presence in its industry.
• Charlotte-headquartered organization with a branch network supporting customers across the U.S.
• Growing business built on long-standing customer relationships and hands-on service.
• Organization investing in technology, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, to support efficient operations.
• Corporate purchasing team working closely with branches, warehouse teams, vendors, and Accounts Payable.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Opportunity to support purchasing operations across a national branch network.
• Exposure to vendor management, inventory coordination, and cross-functional problem-solving.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and an additional day to recognize your birthday.
• Paid parental leave.

WHERE THE LOCATION IS

• Based at the corporate office in Charlotte, NC.
• Onsite role supporting purchasing activities across the branch network.
• Monday-Friday schedule.
• First-shift hours.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Keep branch operations moving by creating, processing, and tracking purchase orders through fulfillment.
• Coordinate drop shipments and special customer orders with vendors, branches, and warehouse teams.
• Monitor back orders, communicate updates, and work with suppliers to expedite delayed shipments.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, pricing, and item data to support reliable purchasing decisions.
• Support new vendor setup and item onboarding.
• Partner with Accounts Payable and warehouse teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and purchasing variances.
• Help branch teams navigate purchasing procedures and systems to ensure consistent execution.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• At least 2 years of purchasing experience.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
• ERP experience required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately.
• Clear, professional communication with vendors and internal business partners.
• A proactive approach to solving problems and following issues through to completion.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.