Purchasing Coordinator / Job Coordinator

Astound Broadband; Clifton (TX); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401k plan

Insurance package

Floating holidays

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Astound Broadband in Clifton, TX is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator I to support day-to-day procurement activities, create and maintain purchase orders, and coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders. You will track orders, resolve routine discrepancies, and ensure data integrity across purchasing, inventory, and Finance teams.

This role offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants typically have 1–2 years in purchasing or related operations, strong Excel skills, and

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.

Aufgaben

• Create, update, and maintain purchase orders in accordance with established purchasing procedures.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm purchasing requirements, coding, quantities, delivery needs, supporting documentation, and approval status.
• Communicate with suppliers, vendors, warehouse teams, Finance, Accounting, Payable, Inventory, and operational stakeholders to support timely order processing.
• Monitor open requests, purchase orders, approvals, deliveries, vendor responses, and missing documentation; Research items, vendor, pricing, inventory, coding, order history, and documentation details to resolve routine purchasing discrepancies.
• Support item creation, item maintenance, vendor documentation, supplier setup requests, and inventory-related system updates.
• Assist with purchasing run rates, minimum order quantities, reorder points, pricing communications, product ordering, reports, tracking tools, and dashboards.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to research invoice discrepancies, match exceptions, receipt issues, pricing variances, and purchase order concerns.
• Provide purchasing support by answering process questions, reviewing order details, supporting vendor follow-up, and helping resolve routine order issues.
• Cross-train to provide backup support during vacations, absences, and peak workload periods.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Excel

Vendor coordination

Data integrity

Customer service

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

SharePoint

ReQlogic

ERP systems

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

Astound is a leading provider of internet, WiFi, mobile, and TV services, dedicated to connecting communities and empowering lives through innovative technology. We also keep businesses connected with dependable fiber infrastructure and internet solutions backed by award-winning service, helping organizations thrive in an increasingly connected world. At the forefront of digital transformation, we continuously evolve our offerings to meet the dynamic needs of our customers—delivering reliable connectivity and groundbreaking digital experiences.

We invest in our people through personalized training, coaching, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and opportunity. Employees are empowered to represent a superior telecommunications company while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

We offer a robust benefits package that includes rewards, recognition programs, and employee discounts—ensuring our team members are supported in both their professional and personal journeys. A Day in the Life of the The Purchasing Coordinator I supports day-to-day procurement activity by creating and maintaining purchase orders, coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders, tracking order status, and helping ensure accurate purchasing and inventory-related data. This coordinator provides first-line purchasing support, assists with routine invoice and order discrepancies, maintains documentation and tracking tools, and partners closely with Finance, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Inventory, warehouse operations, and suppliers to support timely, accurate, and compliant procurement activity.

A Day in the Life of the The Purchasing Coordinator

• Create, update, and maintain purchase orders in accordance with established purchasing procedures.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm purchasing requirements, coding, quantities, delivery needs, supporting documentation, and approval status.
• Communicate with suppliers, vendors, warehouse teams, Finance, Accounting, Payable, Inventory, and operational stakeholders to support timely order processing.
• Monitor open requests, purchase orders, approvals, deliveries, vendor responses, and missing documentation; Research items, vendor, pricing, inventory, coding, order history, and documentation details to resolve routine purchasing discrepancies.
• Support item creation, item maintenance, vendor documentation, supplier setup requests, and inventory-related system updates.
• Assist with purchasing run rates, minimum order quantities, reorder points, pricing communications, product ordering, reports, tracking tools, and dashboards.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to research invoice discrepancies, match exceptions, receipt issues, pricing variances, and purchase order concerns.
• Provide purchasing support by answering process questions, reviewing order details, supporting vendor follow-up, and helping resolve routine order issues.
• Cross-train to provide backup support during vacations, absences, and peak workload periods.

• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement operations, inventory support, finance, accounting, accounts payable, vendor coordination, or related business operations preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and purchasing, inventory, ERP, or reporting systems is preferred.
• Working knowledge of purchasing, procurement, purchase order processing, vendor coordination, item setup, item maintenance, data integrity practices, and related documentation requirements.
• Ability to follow purchasing policies, approval workflows, documentation standards, and internal control requirements while maintaining accurate and complete records.
• Ability to review purchasing requests, validate supporting information, research discrepancies, resolve routine issues, and elevate exceptions appropriately.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer-service skills with the ability to communicate status, delays, documentation needs, and next steps clearly and professionally.
• Ability to collaborate professionally across Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Inventory, vendors, suppliers, warehouse teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications required; experience with Smartsheet, SharePoint, ReQlogic, ERP systems, Power Query, Power BI, or related reporting and purchasing tools preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive purchasing, vendor, inventory, and financial information appropriately.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred. 401k retirement plan, with employer match

• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Benefits listed above are for regular full-time position

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