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Loeb Electric · 3 weeks ago

Purchasing Coordinator

Columbus, OH, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Loeb Electric is a leading electrical distributor in the construction industry, dedicated to innovation and customer service. They are seeking a Purchasing Coordinator who will facilitate operational material purchases, manage vendor relationships, and ensure inventory levels are maintained.

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Responsibilities

Facilitates the acquisition of operational materials and ensures that vital inventory is kept in stock following established inventory levels

Schedules the delivery of materials and ensures uninterrupted supply of material with a focus on order accuracy, delivery, quality, and cost

Communicates with other departments and provides status updates on orders that have already been placed and assists with any necessary returns

Works closely with the accounting department to resolve problems with invoices and set up accounts with new vendors

Serves as the point of contact for vendor inquiries or issues on assigned lines/products

Coordinates the purchasing process, including creating purchase orders, monitoring transportation, invoice creation and follow-through

Organizes and locates inventory in databases and online systems

Issues and schedules purchase orders based on direction from the Purchasing Manager

Provides continuous process improvement ideas related to operational purchasing for consideration; delivers cost improvement ideas based on order patterns and demand

Monitors open orders, confirmations, and on-time delivery of material; notifies internal customer if expected order or delivery will not meet plan

Works with Purchasing Expeditor to ensure order ship dates are maintained

Ensures compliance with Loeb’s procurement policy including contracts and strategic suppliers

Ensures satisfaction of internal customers by providing updates and feedback as needed

Supports the development and implementation of local sourcing strategies

Compiles weekly and monthly purchasing reports

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Operational purchasingVendor managementMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsProcess improvementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsDetail orientedTeamwork