Purchasing Coordinator

Pivotal Talent Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchase orders, negotiate with vendors, and maintain supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of purchasing experience and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. This primarily in-office role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask. Responsibilities also include evaluating suppliers and managing inventory records. This opportunity is based in Dallas, Texas.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing and price negotiation experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, ERP systems, and basic computer skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders with vendors.
• Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and availability.
• Negotiate with vendors for the best price.

Skills

Purchasing and price negotiation experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Excel

Organized with multi-tasking ability

Self-motivated

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Purchasing Coordinator who is committed to accuracy, follow-through, and strong supplier relationships. This role is primarily in-office, as collaboration, visibility, and hands-on partnership with our team are key to success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders with vendors
• Evaluate suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria
• Work closely with internal teams to gather requirements, communicate order status, deliver orders and address questions and issues efficiently
• Negotiate with vendors and supplies to obtain the best-delivered price
• Manage supplier relationships to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
• Authorize payments and maintain receipts, records and inventories
• Support department and organization needs through additional duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing and price negotiation experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, ERP systems and basic computer skills
• Organized with the ability to multi-task
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize workload accordingly
• Ability to meet deadlines and provide excellent internal customer service