Purchasing Specialist

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists in Houston seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchase orders, coordinate with the sales team, and relay shipping information to customers.

Responsibilities include processing POs in QuickBooks, tracking acknowledgments from vendors, and maintaining accurate purchasing records while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely, accurate order processing.

Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and prioritize tasks.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn new software systems.
• Previous experience in purchasing, order processing, or administrative support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders using QuickBooks.
• Receive purchasing information from the sales team to determine items that need to be ordered.
• Review and track order acknowledgments from vendors.
• Prepare and send customer correspondence with shipping information and order updates.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and order records in QuickBooks.
• Learn and utilize vendor-specific ordering systems to place orders directly.
• Ensure all vendor orders and purchasing information are accurately entered into QuickBooks.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure timely and accurate order processing.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication (written and verbal)

Multitasking

Adaptability to new software

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Purchasing Coordinator - Houston

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchase orders, coordinate with the sales team, and communicate shipping information to customers.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders using QuickBooks (QB).
• Receive purchasing information from the sales team to determine items that need to be ordered.
• Review and track order acknowledgments from vendors.
• Prepare and send customer correspondence with shipping information and order updates.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and order records in QuickBooks.
• Learn and utilize vendor-specific ordering systems to place orders directly.
• Ensure all vendor orders and purchasing information are accurately entered into QuickBooks.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure timely and accurate order processing.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and prioritize tasks.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn new software systems.
• Previous experience in purchasing, order processing, or administrative support preferred.

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