Job Overview:

Are you a detail-oriented professional with 1-2 years of purchasing or procurement experience looking to grow your supply chain career?

Our client is seeking a skilled Purchasing and Procurement Coordinator to drive critical buying operations and optimize vendor communication. In this role, you will analyze inventory trends, manage order delivery timelines, and resolve supply chain discrepancies. We are looking for candidates proficient in Microsoft Dynamics NAV (or a comparable ERP system) who excel at maintaining accurate purchasing data. Bring your strong administrative expertise and help streamline our client's end-to-end procurement process!

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with 1 hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Follow up on all open purchase orders with vendors and suppliers to confirm order acknowledgment, ship dates, and delivery status.
• Expedite past-due or at-risk orders and escalate significant delays or issues to the Purchasing Manager.
• Monitor and update order status, ship dates, and backorder information in the NAV ERP system.
• Review inventory levels, usage history, and reorder points to identify items that need to be purchased.
• Perform basic analysis of purchasing and inventory data, including min/max levels, lead times, and consumption trends, to recommend purchase quantities and timing.
• Create and submit purchase orders in the NAV ERP system based on approved requisitions and purchasing recommendations.
• Verify accuracy of purchase orders, including item numbers, quantities, pricing, and vendor information, prior to submission.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and order confirmations.
• Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, order confirmations, and receiving documentation.
• Coordinate with production scheduling, inventory, and warehouse staff to align purchasing activity with operational needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing records and documentation in the NAV ERP system.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager with reporting on open orders, purchasing metrics, and other administrative purchasing tasks.
• Add new purchase orders, update order status, and upload relevant documents to the Monday.com PO tracking board.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of purchasing, procurement, or related administrative experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or a comparable ERP system preferred.
• Self-starter able to function effectively in a fast-paced growing company and adapt to change.
• A strong sense of urgency and impeccable follow-through.
• Ability to work independently or in group settings.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Basic analytical skills, including the ability to interpret inventory and purchasing data to make recommendations on what needs to be purchased.
• Flexible and able to multitask.
• Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely one-on-one and before a group of individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors and suppliers.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Able to report every work-day, on time and for the entire shift.
• Must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note:

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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