Purchasing Coordinator

🔥 22 minutes ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $26 - $28 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🛒 Procurement

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Convergint

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10,000+ employees

🔐 Security

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

Security • B2B • Enterprise

Convergint is a global systems integrator that delivers integrated security, life-safety, and technology services to enterprise and mission-critical customers. The company provides electronic and physical security systems, fire alarm and life-safety solutions, audio-visual and digital transformation services, monitoring and professional services, and cybersecurity support across industries such as healthcare, data centers, utilities, government, and finance. Convergint emphasizes local delivery with a global footprint and focuses on service excellence, program management, and tailored technology roadmaps.

📋 Description

• Work with the sales and operations teams to provide purchasing assistance during the estimating, design, construction, and as-built stages of projects. • Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to issued Bill of Materials; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives due to cost or lead time issues. • Utilizes available inventory items or surplus material by verifying stock availability with Logistics. • Prepares and issues purchase orders when directed as a back up to the Purchasing Lead. • Creates and manages online databases of materials ordered, received, and delivered. • Obtains quotes and negotiates costs with vendors to meet margin goals. • Pursues and obtains shipping estimates and tracking information for material purchases. • Prioritizes order requests based on commitment schedules. • Adjusts priorities as required. • Verifies receipt of items compared to items ordered; resolves shipping errors or damages with suppliers. • Manages Return Material Authorizations for repair, replacement, or credit. • Authorizes payment for purchases by comparing items received to items ordered. • Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents on company intranet. • Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. • Tracks orders to ensure consistency with commitment dates. • Ensures product is delivered to the appropriate parties as requested. • Communicates professionally, persuasively, and personably with vendors and clients via phone and email. • Performs product research when necessary. • Performs other duties as requested or required.

🎯 Requirements

• Highschool/GED or equivalent experience • 2+ years of previous experience in a purchasing environment • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related coursework (preferred but not required) • Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure • Superior attention to detail and multitasking skills • Must be a self-starter and work well without supervision • Valid driver’s license and transportation suitable for minimal local travel • Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills • Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously • Proficient computer skills, including MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) • Solid networking & IT skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually • Fun & Laughter Day Off • Medical, Dental & Vision Plan • Life insurance & Disability Plan • Wellness Program • 401K Matching Plan • Colleague Assistance Program • Tuition reimbursement • Competitive salary and compensation plan • Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle • Corporate Social Responsibility Day • Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable) • Paid parental leave