Purchasing Coordinator

at Closet Factory in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Summary of Role: We are searching for a Purchasing Coordinator who will play an integral role in our Operations Team. We want employees who love to work with others in a creative and innovative way to provide the best experience to our customers. Each person must be disciplined and dedicated to getting their portion of the process completed and lend a hand to others when needed. This person must maintain strong relationships with vendors especially during these times with supply chain issues. There is a high level of activity so boredom is not an option. You will handle multiple items simultaneously in a professional and courteous manner. You will come in contact with many different types of people and handle their requests and balance with meeting our Cost of Goods budget. Requirements: * 2+ years purchasing experience. * Computer skills, including a solid knowledge in Word, Excel & Outlook. * Sales Force experience a plus. * Experience in inventory management and analytics. * Ability to follow existing processes and develop new ones if necessary. Competencies: * Self-motivated, flexible and able to handle large volumes of work independently. * Must be detail oriented. * Strong analytical skills. * Strong time management skills with a sense of urgency. * Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. * High degree of initiative, personal responsibility and ownership. * Strong people management skills and ability to collaborate well with others and thrive as part of a team. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. * Demonstrate commitment to a dynamic and challenging brand evolution. * Strong negotiation skills. * You have highly effective written and verbal communication skills. * Bilingual (English & Spanish) a plus. Responsibilities: * Work directly with Operations Manager, Comptroller and GM to execute on buying strategy. * Create Purchase Orders. * Understands and manage budgets. * Verify timely receipt and accuracy of vendor acknowledgments. * Track inventory, communicating delays in orders to mitigate business impact. * Work with wider management team (Sales, Office, Clients and Finance) to ensure proper communication and achievement of strategic objectives. * Manage receiving of parts, special orders and maintain inventory of stock items. * Complete documents for Accounting Department. * Hold vendors responsible for charging correct prices. * Update CRM system with updates from purchasing and receiving. * Maintaining/updating cost of goods. Benefits: * Health, dental and vision insurance * Sick and Vacation pay * 401(k) Plan * Full-time, year-round work * Employee Discounts * Training and skill development Schedule: * Monday – Friday * 7:00 am – 3:00 pm