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Veolia | North America · 7 hours ago

Purchasing Coordinator

Beaumont, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States, offering a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services. The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for supporting procurement activities by processing purchase orders, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring supplier performance.

Water

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders in accordance with company policies

Communicate with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and product availability

Track and expedite outstanding purchase orders to ensure timely delivery

Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records in the system

Work closely with accounting to resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies

Collaborate with warehouse, production, and project teams to forecast material needs and avoid shortages or overstocking

Support sourcing of new vendors or alternate products to optimize cost and supply continuity

Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues related to quality, delivery, or service

Assist with preparation of reports, including purchase activity, supplier performance, and cost savings

Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement procedures

Review and prioritize new purchase requests from internal departments

Issue and confirm purchase orders by mid-morning

Follow up on open orders and provide delivery status updates to internal stakeholders

Respond promptly to supplier and team inquiries via email or phone

Escalate urgent shortages, delayed shipments, or vendor issues to the Purchasing Manager

Maintain clear and accurate documentation of all purchasing activities throughout the day

Participate in team meetings or check-ins, as required

Close out completed orders and assist with end-of-month reporting or summaries

Qualification

Purchasing experienceERP softwareMicrosoft ExcelOrganizational skillsMulti-tasking abilityCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain support

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred

Experience with ERP or purchasing software preferred

Benefits

Paid time off policies

Health

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

401(k) plan

Company

Veolia | North America

For more than 170 years, Veolia has been by the side of cities, industries and communities to help them manage, regenerate and protect their critical resources in the face of environmental challenges.

Founded in 1984

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://growingblue.com/

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