Purchasing Coordinator

Convergint Technologies, LLC; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401K matching

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Company vehicle

Job summary

Convergint Technologies, LLC is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team. You will support estimating, design, construction, and as-built stages by coordinating purchasing activities and vendor relations. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with strong growth opportunities.

You will verify requisitions, obtain quotes, issue POs, and manage data on our materials databases while partnering with sales and operations for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with multitasking ability.
• Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Verify purchase requisitions and clarify unclear items; recommend alternatives due to cost or lead time.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate costs with vendors to meet margin goals.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders when directed; track orders and delivery status.
• Maintain online databases of materials ordered, received and delivered.

Skills

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Self-starter

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's in supply chain or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Convergint is looking for a full-time, results-driven, and forward-thinking Purchasing Coordinator to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will work with the sales and operations teams to provide purchasing assistance during the estimating, design, construction, and as-built stages of projects. As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will be part of a dynamic team that will enable you to grow as Convergint grows.

For information about how we use your personal information, please see our Colleague & Applicant Privacy Notice, available on convergint.com/careers.

Who You Are?

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues, and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability, and delivery of results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and at home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Purchasing Coordinator.

Who We Are?

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs that drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you'll do with "Our Training and Your Experience"

• Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to issued Bill of Materials; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives due to cost or lead time issues.
• Utilizes available inventory items or surplus material by verifying stock availability with Logistics.
• As a back up to the Purchasing Lead, prepares and issues purchase orders when directed.
• Creates and manages online databases of materials ordered, received, and delivered.
• Obtains quotes and negotiates costs with vendors to meet margin goals.
• Pursues and obtains shipping estimates and tracking information for material purchases.
• Prioritizes order requests based on commitment schedules. Adjusts priorities as required.
• Verifies receipt of items compared to items ordered; resolves shipping errors or damages with suppliers.
• Manages Return Material Authorizations for repair, replacement, or credit.
• Authorizes payment for purchases by comparing items received to items ordered.
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents on company intranet.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Tracks orders to ensure consistency with commitment dates.
• Ensures product is delivered to the appropriate parties as requested.
• Communicates professionally, persuasively, and personably with vendors and clients via phone and email.
• Performs product research when necessary.
• Performs other duties as requested or required.

  What You'll Need

  • Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
  • Superior attention to detail and multitasking skills.
  • Must be a self-starter and work well without supervision.
  • Valid driver's license and transportation suitable for minimal local travel.
  • Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficient computer skills, including MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Solid networking & IT skills.

  Company Benefits

  Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:

  • 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
  • Fun & Laughter Day OffMedical, Dental & Vision PlanLife insurance & Disability PlanWellness Program401K Matching PlanColleague Assistance ProgramTuition reimbursementCompetitive salary and compensation planVehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicleCorporate Social Responsibility DayCell phone reimbursement (if applicable)Paid parental leave

    Requirements:

    Hybrid Position: 4 days onsite and 1 day remote

    Education: Highschool/GED or equivalent experience

    Minimum Experience: 2+ years of previous experience in a purchasing environment

    Preferred Experience:

    • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related coursework

    Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.

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