Purchasing Coordinator

EarthCam; Upper Saddle River (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EarthCam is seeking a detail oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support day-to-day procurement operations on-site in New Jersey. You will partner with internal teams and external vendors to source materials, process requisitions, and manage purchase orders while negotiating favorable terms.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in procurement or supply chain, experience with electronics or consumer products, and strong vendor management skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Experience with electronics, electrical components, or consumer products preferred.
• Vendor sourcing, pricing negotiation, and purchase order management experience.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Inventory for stock purchasing requirements.
• Review and process material requisitions and supplier quotes.
• Evaluate supply chain availability and pricing to determine optimal approach.
• Create purchase orders and distribute to vendors upon authorization.
• Communicate with vendors and internal customers via phone and email.
• Administer subcontractor processes and bid work.
• Negotiate contract rates for external services and materials.
• Contract 3rd party technicians and equipment for installations and services.
• Control delivery of items for construction site installations.
• Negotiate national deals for purchased products and services.
• Prepare and manage PO documentation for 3rd party vendors.
• Coordinate PO receipt and invoice application in MYISIS and SAGE PO.
• Support supervisor with ad hoc assignments.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical thinking

Communication (verbal & written)

Tools

MYISIS

SAGE PO

Job description

Who We Are

EarthCam is the global leader in providing webcam content, technology and services. Founded in 1996, EarthCam provides live-streaming video, time-lapse construction cameras, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for AI-powered visual asset management, leveraged through our intuitive Control Center 9 dashboard which integrates with leading project management software. EarthCam leads the industry with the highest resolution imagery available, to empower building information modelling (BIM) and Virtual Design Construction (VDC) teams with actionable visual data. EarthCam's innovations include the world’s first outdoor gigapixel panorama camera system, and the first ever 5G construction camera. EarthCam has documented over a trillion dollars of construction projects around the world. The company is headquartered on a 10-acre campus in northern New Jersey.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail oriented and analytical Purchasing Coordinator to join our growing team to support day-to-day procurement operations. This role partners closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing hands-on purchasing responsibilities, reporting and vendor negotiations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Inventory on parts requirements for stock purchasing.
• Review and process material requisitions
• Evaluate supply chain availability and pricing to determine the optimal approach.
• Once authorized, create purchase orders and distribute to vendors
• Communicate via phone & email with the vendors and internal customers
• Administer subcontractor processes and put work out to bid
• Negotiate contract rates for external services and purchasing of materials
• Contract all 3rd party technicians and equipment for installations and services.
• Control delivery of various items required for construction site installation processes
• Negotiate national deals for products and services we purchase
• Create and manage purchase orders and documents related to 3rd party service vendors
• Coordinate the process of purchase order receipt, invoice application for both MYISIS and SAGE PO
• Assist with ad hoc assignments as assigned by supervisor

Who YOU are

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance on site

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain
• Experience with electronics, electrical components, or consumer products preferred
• Vendor sourcing, pricing negotiation, and purchase order management experience