Allied Business Solutions · 19 hours ago
Purchasing Coordinator
Boise Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAllied Business Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support their procurement strategy and operational efficiency. The role involves managing supplier relationships, sourcing new vendors, and negotiating contracts to ensure optimal inventory levels.
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Hiring Manager
Missie Taylor
Responsibilities
Personally lead strategic, organization-level procurement processes, including maintaining relationships with current suppliers, sourcing and onboarding new suppliers, establishing vendor partnerships, and negotiating purchasing contracts from sourcing through final execution
Serve as the primary liaison between Allied Business Solutions and suppliers by developing sourcing strategies and conducting cost analyses
Analyze and evaluate sales and purchase orders against inventory levels and supplier lead times to ensure timely product availability
Generate usage analysis reports in collaboration with the Inventory and Warehouse teams
Prepare quarterly vendor pricing audit reports for management review
Provide sourcing strategies to support supply base optimization and enable a high-output service center for internal departments
Identify and negotiate cost-saving opportunities with suppliers through detailed cost analysis
Serve as a culture shaper by promoting structured thinking, data-informed decision-making, financial discipline, and accountability
Develop, document, and continuously improve procurement processes to establish and streamline purchasing initiatives
Identify opportunities and collaborate with management to create or enhance strategies for procurement services and support
Assist with procurement-related planning, proposal evaluations, and negotiation of contract terms and conditions
Manage vendor relationships, including contract administration, vendor evaluations, and negotiated pricing
Support procurement risk management efforts, including approval limits, buyer spending limits, and security controls
Source and add new items within eAutomate
Coordinate Return to Vendor (RTV) processes for defective items, cores, and damage claims
Register new equipment placements with manufacturers to ensure warranty coverage
Track and process all warranty-related supplies and equipment
Ensure defective items and cores are received by the warehouse for return within five (5) days of RMA receipt
Track all open purchase orders (POs), including updating remarks with tracking numbers, attaching order confirmations, and adjusting requested-by dates to match supplier ETAs
Communicate equipment order delays proactively to internal stakeholders
Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing procurement data and trends
Communicate available inventory and equipment for internal branch transfers in coordination with order coordinators and war teams
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred
2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain coordination preferred
Experience with ERP systems; eAutomate experience preferred
Company
Allied Business Solutions
Allied Business helps businesses overcome office technology challenges, operate more efficiently, and improve operational productivity.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lisa Novotny
VP of Administration
Tom Beeles
President
Recent News
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