Purchasing Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Organize, procure, and monitor the materials and supplies essential for project completion.

• Accurately order materials and supplies, ensuring their timely delivery prior to scheduled installation.

• Liaise with vendors regarding product availability, pricing, and sales conditions.

• Evaluate product and delivery systems to analyze current and future material availability.

• Contribute to the development of product or substitute-material specifications.

• Coordinate homebuyer material approvals with the Design team when necessary.

• Ensure samples are accessible for designers and customers when applicable.

• Organize and schedule material returns with vendors.

• Utilize ERP systems to place orders, monitor materials, collect information, and resolve issues.

• Generate, address, and complete daily purchasing and material reports.

• Accurately complete daily tasks on time with minimal supervision.

• Manage higher-volume locations and complex purchasing activities as required.

• Make informed purchasing decisions and escalate issues when appropriate.

• Conduct root cause analysis on purchasing or material issues and propose improvements.

• Serve as a subject matter/material expert for escalated purchasing concerns.

• Undertake special projects and support continuous improvement efforts.

• Assist in and provide training for Purchasing Associates as needed.

• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions.

• Collaborate with Design, Operations, and Field teams.

• Adhere to management directives, company policies, and procedures.

• Complete tasks punctually or inform relevant parties with alternative action plans.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• One or more years of relevant experience in purchasing, materials, or supply chain is preferred.

• Experience with Material Resource Planning and/or Production Control utilizing Systems Application Process (SAP) is preferred.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, though not mandatory.

• Comprehensive knowledge of products used by the company in relation to product installation.

• Proficient in internet-based tools, spreadsheet and word processing software, and order processing systems.

• Basic technology skills, including proficiency with the MS Office Suite.

• Strong organizational abilities for the accurate tracking of ordering and production data.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at a professional level.

• Ability to negotiate agreements between parties with differing viewpoints.

• Skill in proactively identifying, analyzing, addressing, and resolving problems, conflicts, and issues.

• High level of time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively.

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a team setting.

• Commitment to accountability, adaptability, and quality service.

• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary to achieve business objectives.

🏝️ Benefits

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