Purchasing Coordinator

Prime-Controls; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous PTO

ESOP

401k matching and more

Job summary

Prime Controls, L.P. in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Purchasing Coordinator responsible for evaluating suppliers, obtaining cost proposals, and processing purchase orders to support project teams.

Key tasks include supplier research, negotiating terms, maintaining records, and ensuring timely deliveries while fostering strong vendor relationships and accurate documentation across the organization.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; 1 year purchasing-related experience is preferred.
• Proven negotiation and communication skills; strong documentation discipline.
• Experience with CRM and inventory systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services.
• Select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, availability and cost-efficiency.
• Requesting cost proposals per project and preparing purchase orders.
• Maintaining records of transactions, vendor confirmations, pricing, quantities, delivery, and substitutions.
• Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries and building long-term supplier relationships.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Documentation

Research

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in business administration, procurement, or related field

Tools

CRM

Inventory management software

Job description

About Prime

Introducing Prime Controls, L.P.

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size,expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texasheadquartersand offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Overview

As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will be responsible for critically assessing suppliers, products, and services, and negotiating the best possible deals.

A Typical Day at Prime Controls

• Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services
• Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, availability of goods, and cost-efficiency
• Requesting cost proposals per project
• Preparing and processing purchase orders
• Maintaining records of all transactions, purchase orders, vendor confirmation, part numbers, pricing, quantities, delivery, delays and offered substitutes
• Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries.
• Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relationships
• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to the master list and recommends alternatives
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, while obtaining recommendations from suppliers
• Secures approval from PM team department(s)
• Manages purchases by forwarding orders to suppliers, monitoring and following up with vendors to confirm orders have been processed, providing order acknowledgment with pricing, part numbers, delivery location and lead times to the requesting PM team
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
• Updates knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Accomplishes Procurement and organization mission by completing related results, as needed

What You Will Bring

The Basic

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 year of purchasing-related experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organization and documentation skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Displays a team player attitude and strong work ethic

The Preferred

• Degree in business administration, procurement, or a related field
• 2 years of purchasing-related experience
• Proficiency in CRM and inventory management software programs

Benefits

What We Offer:

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Flexible Spending Account(s)

• Generous PTO

• Numerous culture events
• ESOP

• 401k matching and more!

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.