Purchasing Coordinator

Techo-Bloc; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Techo-Bloc is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to manage the purchasing of goods and services while ensuring quality and delivery timelines. This role involves vendor relations, contract negotiation, and timely procurement support. Join a team that values innovation and efficiency in our mission to create outstanding landscaping products.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Discount on Products

Training & Development

Weekly Pay

Qualifications

• 2 Years experience in purchasing or a similar role.
• Experience building relationships with vendors and contract negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of goods and services for assigned categories.
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery and communicate any delays.
• Analyze purchase orders and ensure compliance with purchasing processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Tools

MS Office

ERP Systems (SAP or Microsoft AX)

Job description

At Techo-Bloc, we aren't just paving patios--we're paving the way for great careers! Founded on a culture of innovation, we manufacture landscaping products focused on design, durability, and flair. Our growing team is seeking passionate people, ready to make an impact.

Why Work for Us?

We love to brag. Techo Bloc offers its valued associates a competitive salary, paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package. Here are a few of our perks:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Discount on Products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Complete uniform provided after 3 months.
• Training & Development
• WEEKLY PAY!!

The People

Our people are the best part of the job.

The Pen Argyl team is an industrious group, who thrive together when challenged. Passionate about their craft, our folks take pride in the Artscape of their work and the Techo-Bloc brand. This crew values a "can do" attitude and is quick to embrace those eager to learn.

Intrigued? Come grow with us.

The Procurement Coordinator (Buyer) is responsible for the purchase of goods and services for their assigned locations and categories. They will be responsible for managing requests for quotation, placing orders and following up with vendors to ensure the timely delivery of product to Techo-Bloc sites. In this role, the Procurement Coordinator will need to identify and choose the best products to buy and manage relationships with their vendors. Assume an advisory role with internal or external stakeholders in files and / or projects related to his area of expertise. Provides ideas and helps solve problems. May be called to develop tools, work with accounting, operations, distribution, departmental managers as well as suppliers.

• Analyze and complete purchase orders and purchase requisitions generated by the ERP system or other requests related to the needs of operations;
• Tracking orders to ensure delivery on schedule and communicate delays to stakeholders;
• Ensuring the conformity of the purchasing process with precise conditions / see the reduction and the best quality / price ratio, negotiation of contracts;
• Manage billing issues with vendors and payables team;
• Participate in supplier and cost evaluation of new materials in the assigned categories;
• Support other Techo-Bloc departments needs for procurement of materials;
• Communicate supply issues and seek resolution with vendors;
• Assist purchasing team with reporting, data analysis, documentation and any other relevant requests;
• Participates in developing tools to augment procurement functions, reporting and tracking.
• 2 Years experience in purchasing, buying or similar role
• Experience building relationships vendors & contract negotiations
• Experience with an ERP such as SAP or Microsoft AX (an asset).
• Strong knowledge of MS office tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Creative thinker, resourceful, solutions and results driven.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Sense of urgency in dealing with requests from other departments
• Team player, organized, ability to prioritize, autonomous
• Nimble learner seeking to grow within your role and environment

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently transport and move items up to 80 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Must be able to closely inspect materials and products. Employee must be able to identify color blends, variances, non-conforming color blends with up to three different colors on each product. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary or move throughout the workstations; also includes the ability to ascend and descend steps and ladders; and position self in tight spaces. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk or hear.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About the company

With life at home always in mind, Techo-Bloc’s focus on landscape product design has pushed the boundaries; creating materials for notable curb appeal and stunning, as well as functional, backyard spaces. Thirty years of combining art and science has created the trademarked Techo-Bloc Precious Stones; unsurpassed for their aesthetics, strength & durability.

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