Purchasing Coordinator jobs in Decatur, AL

Alliance Technical Group is hiring a Purchasing Coordinator to assist with routine purchases necessary for daily operations. This is a full time, remote position; internet access is required. If you are looking to grow your career with a great company in the environmental testing industry, then apply and speak to one of our Talent Acquisition Business Partners, TODAY! We pay biweekly with great benefits, PTO, a Profit-Sharing plan, and great opportunity for career growth.

Purchasing Coordinator Essential Functions:

• Performs all duties related to purchasing for Alliance Technical Group
• Converts purchase requests to purchase orders
• Requests quotes and submits purchase orders to vendors
• Works with Accounts Payable to approve invoices in a timely manner; submits receipts for orders that require a credit card purchase
• Communicates with managers to ensure purchased items are billed back to clients
• Communicates with departments to identify items needed in advance of requirements; reaches out to vendors with site supervisors to customize parts to their needs; searches for best price/lead time/quality when making purchases; obtains samples and works with operations for items needed
• Purchases Personal equipment for new hire and notifies employees who qualify for Tenure allowance and sets up forms for purchase submission
• Updates records for purchases and communicates shipments to managers and site supervisors
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing electronic documents
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Pay Range:

Starting at $19/hour, depending on experience.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or similar field preferred
• 6 months of experience in procurement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Adobe, and Outlook
• Basic knowledge of Alliance business units in order to meet organizational needs
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of required materials and services
• Ability to analyze data and draw sound conclusions
• Excellent organizational skills; problem solving skills; refined attention to detail

At Alliance, we are committed to fostering a workplace and community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our organization, but also strengthens our ability to innovate, collaborate, and succeed.

Alliance Technical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.