Purchasing Coordinator

UFP Industries, Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account with company"?

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage processing, tracking, and admin duties for inbound and outbound purchases within the International Purchasing Department.

You will work closely with buyers and mills and other internal teams to ensure accurate order processing and exceptional service, with potential direct customer contact to resolve issues and drive sales opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain or procurement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Spanish speaking required.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders and related documentation.
• Assist buyers in tracking and tracing orders.
• Communicate with suppliers to gather information efficiently.
• Help develop reports and compile market information.
• Support international freight documentation and cost data.
• Collaborate with sales, logistics and purchasing.
• Participate in special projects and team initiatives.
• Ensure timely completion of duties and accuracy.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Strong written and verbal communic

Organizational skills

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Independent work capability

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Job description

Job Summary

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for processing, tracking, and administrative duties pertaining to inbound and outbound purchases within the International Purchasing Department. Works closely with buyers and mills, along with other internal teams to ensure smooth communication, accurate order processing, and exceptional service. May also have direct customer contact to assist in resolving issues and driving sales opportunities.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• PO creation and processing of documentation and payables
• Assists buyers in the tracking and tracing of orders
• Maintains frequent communication with suppliers/providers to ensure efficiencies in information gathering
• Assists in developing reports and compiling market information for trades
• Assists in processing reports, documents, and purchases in a timely manner
• Assists in cost/rate retrieval for international freight lanes
• Works with all internal teams to successfully deliver international documentation for all orders
• Collaborates across departments including sales, logistics and purchasing
• Assists in assigned special projects
• Contributes to team success by meeting individual goals and supporting team objectives
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 2 years+ of experience, preferably in supply chain or procurement
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
• Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of various office equipment (computer, scanner, etc)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced setting
• Spanish speaking required

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Basic and voluntary life and insurance and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

  The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.