Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator, under the direction of the Director of Purchasing, the Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for expediting orders, invoice corrections, assistance with returns, shipping and receiving along with inventory and vendor relations. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, working on multiple projects a day.
Our ideal Purchasing Coordinator is a career-minded individual, with strong team ideals and the desire to have a positive impact on the financial growth and profits of the company.

What you will do…

• Enter Vendor Confirmations/Acknowledgements
• Provide Backorder Status as Requested by Team Member(s)
• Expedite Existing Orders via Order Status Report, Follow Up on Backorders
• Check In at Regular Intervals w/Long Duration Projects regarding Returns and Backorders
• Research Original Order Info P.O./Invoice/Price
• Enter Return Request Details
• Request Return with Vendor
• Communicate w/Vendor if Discrepancy
• Communicate w/PM or Department if Discrepancy
• Count Year-End Inventory
• Meet w/Vendors - New and Existing
• Seek Out New Vendor

What you will need to succeed…

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and metrics
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

What you will love about us…

SVI employees are the company's greatest assets. Along with flexible vacation, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

• Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• Company culture of promotions from within

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

SVI is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. SVI also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person