PURCHASING COORDINATOR

US Lawns; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Container Corp in Edison, NJ is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join our growing purchasing team. The successful candidate will help manage purchase orders, coordinate with warehouse, and maintain inventory accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

You will review PO confirmations, assist with cycle counts, and ensure timely communication on orders and deliveries, while maintaining confidentiality of pricing and customer information.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player with desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process and maintain all aspects of routine Purchase Orders; review, follow-up and expedite as needed.
• Maintain and review purchasing documentation including PO confirmations and daily receiving.
• Assist in counting, entering and verifying physical inventory counts for daily cycle counts.
• Work closely with warehouse and other team members to ensure accurate inventory levels, receiving, deliveries and inter-branch transfers.
• Responsible for approval processes and setting up freight shipments.
• Provide timely and effective communication on purchase orders and deliveries.
• Perform related administrative functions to assist the purchasing team.
• Maintain confidentiality of pricing, sales and customer information.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independence

Job description

Job Description

Purchasing Coordinator

Are you looking for an opportunity to become part of a great company? Become part of a team who values their team members and offers a fun work environment? Champion Container, a growing distribution company of industrial packaging supplies is looking for an ideal candidate to join our growing purchasing department on the ground level. Our new team member must be an enthusiastic team player who has the desire to learn and grow, thrive in a fast-paced work environment, have excellent communication skills, exhibit strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask and work independently with a sense of urgency in order to prioritize tasks.

Daily Activities/Responsibilities:

• Prepare, process and maintain all aspects of routine Purchase Orders. Review, follow-up and expedite orders as necessary
• Maintain and review purchasing documentation, including PO confirmations and daily receiving
• Assist in the completion of counting, entering and verifying physical inventory counts for daily cycle counts
• Work closely with warehouse and other team members to ensure accurate inventory levels,, receiving, deliveries and inter-branch transfers
• Responsible in the approval process and setting up of freight shipments
• Timely and effective communication on purchase orders and deliveries
• Performs related jobs as required in assisting the purchasing team with any administrative functions needed
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all information relation to pricing, sales and customer information

Working Environment

• Work in an indoor professional office climate
• Required to type and use computer/phone for the majority of the workday
• Heavy computer correspondence/follow-up
• Dress in professional business attire to present a polished and professional image on a daily basis.
• Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00-430PM. No overtime or weekend requirements.

Company Description

Company Overview:

Champion Container is the premier general line packaging container distributor in the Northeast. With seven strategically located facilities, we provide comprehensive packaging solutions to both domestic and international customers. Our diverse clientele spans industries such as chemical, flavors and fragrances, paint, cosmetics, food, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, Champion Container is trusted to deliver quality and service at competitive prices.

Join Our Team:

At Champion Container Corp, we are always on the lookout for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our dynamic team.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Champion Container Corp is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.