Purchasing Coordinator

Summary of Position:

This position will work with multiple vendors, contract administrators, and project managers to facilitate, manage and develop inventory and job materials before, during and after the construction project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services
• Selecting the most suitable supplies in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency
• Monitoring inventory levels and determining purchase needs
• Requesting quotes, negotiating prices, and creating purchase orders
• Maintaining records of all transactions and tracking shipments
• Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations
• Maintain database of inventory/material items

Essential Education and Qualifications:

• Must have strong organization, oral, and written communication skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience in procurement
• Knowledge and previous work in the construction industry

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit or stand at a desk/computer for long periods of time
• Focusing on a computer screen for several hours at a time

Pay Range: $22/hr - $25/hr

Benefits offered to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance, along with Paid Time Off, paid Holidays, traditional and ROTH 401(k) options with company match, employee stock purchase plan, education assistance program, employee assistance program, training and development opportunities, Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program, and a Commercial Driver's License obtainment program.