Purchasing Coordinator jobs in Little Rock, AR

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process efficiently and ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services.

Responsibilities:

- Prepares and issues purchase orders according to S4 reports, kan ban, and approved purchase requisitions. This includes ZIC orders as well as NB standard POs.

- Confers with suppliers concerning order acknowledgement, deliveries, receiving variances and invoice discrepancies.

- Coordinate import of containers and airfreight shipments, managing documentation and communicating with various stakeholders.

- Obtain freight quotes for incoming orders as requested.

- Maintain MRP data integrity, ensure material master info is up to date and accurate.

- Maintain Country of Origin and HTS commodity code information in S4.

- Assist with monitoring and auditing VMI stock.

- Support inventory counting, as necessary.

- Assist with monthly KPI reporting.

- Other departmental duties as assigned

SKILL COMPETENCY

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following skill competencies:

Analytical – Organize complex and/or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to perform tasks.

Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner using common sense and experience.

Task Management - Communicates changes and progress of current assignment; Completes tasks on time; Optimizes use of resources.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.

Teamwork – Balances teamwork and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Accepts and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interest.

Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.

Cost Consciousness- Works within an approved budget. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenues. Conserves organizational resources.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, embraces training to enhance skills. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Makes timely decisions.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Keeps commitments.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Able to meet deadlines despite interruptions. Prioritizes and plans daily work activities.

Professionalism & Ethics - Treats people with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for his/her own actions. Reacts well under pressure. Approaches others in a tactful manner.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity goals; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security – Understands and observes all safety and security procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education/Experience:

High school diploma (or equivalent); Post-secondary education in business and /or purchasing an asset.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, suppliers, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent; Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Applications word processing software; Excel spreadsheet software, Order processing systems and Internet.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you are a proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for optimizing procurement processes, we invite you to apply for the Purchasing Coordinator position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person