Purchasing Coordinator

Find Great People | FGP; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Find Great People | FGP is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement and inventory operations. This role acts as a key liaison between vendors and internal teams to ensure accurate ordering and smooth purchasing workflows.

You will generate and review purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely stock replenishment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control.
• Experience with purchase orders and inventory systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement software.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and vendors.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Generate, review, and issue purchase orders using procurement and inventory systems.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels to support business needs.
• Resolve purchasing discrepancies, including billing issues, backorders, and damaged shipments.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely ordering of stock and special-order materials.
• Track vendor pricing and market trends to support purchasing decisions.
• Assist with inventory transfers, returns, and management of excess or inactive stock.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and supplier representatives.
• Ensure purchasing records and documentation are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Inventory management

Procurement systems

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

Procurement software

Inventory management systems

Purchase order systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement and inventory operations. This role serves as a key liaison between vendors and internal teams, helping ensure materials are ordered accurately, inventory levels are maintained, and purchasing processes run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate, review, and issue purchase orders using procurement and inventory management systems.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels to support business needs.
• Resolve purchasing discrepancies, including billing issues, backorders, and damaged shipments.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely ordering of stock and special-order materials.
• Track vendor pricing and market trends to support purchasing decisions.
• Assist with inventory transfers, returns, and management of excess or inactive stock.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and supplier representatives.
• Ensure purchasing records and documentation are accurate and up to date.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact through efficient procurement and inventory management.
• A stable and supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience working with purchase orders, inventory systems, and business documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and inventory/procurement software.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Skills

• Experience coordinating inventory replenishment and vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Ability to analyze data and identify purchasing or inventory trends.