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American Products, Inc. (API) · 12 hours ago

Purchasing Coordinator

American Products, Inc. (API) is an architectural metals manufacturer seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to collaborate with the Production and Project Management team. The role involves sourcing and purchasing various materials, managing inventory, and ensuring timely delivery and quality of products.

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Kerri Beals Muraco
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Responsibilities

First and foremost, identify best suppliers and negotiate best price, terms and delivery schedules
Conduct research to identify new suppliers
Maintaining accuracy of purchase order data: including items, quantities, due dates, special instructions and terms and conditions and receipt dates
Ensure product delivery according to project scheduling and convey such to all related parties
Manage inventory and maintain inventory at desired levels
Write all material requisitions and all purchase orders
Assist Engineering and Sales with new product development
Ensure that all products are of good quality by partnering with warehouse team
Coordinate with other departments as needed to ensure timely, accurate and complete paper flow, material shipping and receiving, job completion and payables and receivables processing
Resolving problems with supplier delivery dates, receipt transactions and invoice discrepancies
Keeping team members informed of whereabouts of material at all times, product availability, shipping requirements, lead-times and forecasting needs

Qualification

Purchasing experienceInventory managementNegotiation skillsComputer skillsCustomer service orientationMulti-taskJudgmentDiplomacyBasic knowledge of blueprintsOrganization skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Possess the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Excellent organization skills are a must
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Above average computer skills absolutely required
Ability to work in small company environment where you will work hands on without an assistant
A minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience
Positive, self-motivated attitude
Very strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
Speed, multi-tasking and accuracy are critically important
Strong customer service orientation and communication skills
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy while at the same time identifying opportunities to save money and getting the best price for the company
EXCELLENT computer skills, especially with EXCEL

Preferred

Basic knowledge of product drawings and blueprints a plus

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
401K with company match
Generous paid time off package
Contribute 50% of an individual’s health and dental monthly insurance premium
Casual work environment

Company

American Products, Inc. (API)

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American Products, Inc.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Megan Ski Hollingsworth
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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