Purchasing Coordinator jobs in Flint, MI

Purchasing Coordinator 

Job Title:

Purchasing Coordinator

Company Job Code:

Administration

FLSA Status: 

Non-exempt

Division/Department

Operations

EEO Code: 

Reports to:

Director of Client Solutions

Last Revision Date:

April 14, 2014

SUMMARY

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for purchasing goods and services according to departmental and organizational needs, policies and procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement purchasing policies, procedures, and strategies to optimize the procurement process.
• Evaluate supplier bids and proposals to determine the best value.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms and conditions.
• Work closely with Director of Client Solutions, Account Managers and other stakeholders to understand their purchasing requirements and coordinate the procurement of materials and services.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality goods and services.
• Track and analyze purchasing data to identify cost savings opportunities and optimize supplier performance.
• Manage and update company/ client CMMS programs daily. 
• Manage inventory levels to ensure the availability of materials and supplies required for ongoing projects.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as all applicable laws and regulations.

 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with suppliers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize supplier performance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with experience using purchasing software and tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

WORK STYLES

• Integrity – Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Leadership – Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Initiative – Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Stress Tolerance – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Achievement/Effort – Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
• Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Independence – Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Persistence – Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Cooperation – Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.