Century Kitchens has an immediate opening for an administrator to handle Purchasing/Receiving and supply chain issues in our Colmar office (located in Montgomery County just north of Lansdale, PA). This is an on-site position and remote work is not possible.
Responsibilities include purchasing materials and finished goods for multi-employer organization. Maintaining proper inventory levels, tracking/issuing PO’s, conducting inventory counts and facilitate internal movement of purchased product per procedures. The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for procuring raw materials, tooling, office supplies and purchased services at the appropriate quality, lowest price and within acceptable time frames. Ability to provide analysis and feedback to management team on an ongoing basis is crucial.
Position also requires extensive interaction with vendors and customers, as well as internal production and management teams.
Overview
Reporting to the Director of Accounting and Finance. The Administrative Purchasing Coordinator position provides administrative and purchasing analysis/support for the manufacturing and distribution operations.
Responsibilities
- Source materials needed for facilities, sales, and inventory levels from existing and new vendors.
- Adheres to company policy on prompt processing of all orders.
- Alerts management to all delays in material receipts that impact customer delivery date.
- Resolves order and billing discrepancies in coordination with accounting and vendors and responds to inquiries on any material received.
- Maintain good relationships with vendors and research/analyze pricing, discounts, and payment terms.
- Work with Manufacturing/Distribution to track status and expedite orders and deal with non-supplied, under orders, over orders or damaged goods.
- Supplies – source and place orders for office, manufacturing, and shipping/distribution supplies
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Job Skills
- Independent judgement is required of the candidate to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
- Ability to assess and improve operational efficiencies.
- Works with a high sense of urgency and integrity, easily and quickly adapts to change, and is motivated by deadlines and new challenges.
- Ability to prioritize projects and multiple tasks. Manage time effectively.
- Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
- Exhibit a strong attention to detail, organizational, and follow-up skills.
- Must have good working ability with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Prior purchasing experience in an industrial/manufacturing company preferred.
- Prior experience sourcing and managing vendors preferred.
- Prior experience with electronic purchasing/ERP systems preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
We offer a competitive starting salary and benefits plus professional growth.
“Century Kitchens provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.”
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