The Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator is responsible for obtaining materials, products and services from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, conformity to specifications, reliability of source and urgency of need.

In addition, the Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator is responsible for understanding existing procurement policies and processes, partnering with internal departments to represent their demand requirements, monitoring compliance with corporate programs & mandates as well as vendor performance, and reporting issues and metrics accordingly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the day to day purchasing of parts and supplies that support sales, project management, and customer support departments.
• Able to solicit and evaluate bids, negotiate prices and terms.
• Analyze quotations received, select or recommend suppliers with whom orders are to be placed, and schedules deliveries.
• Create purchase orders from approved purchase requisitions through ERP. Email purchase order to the vendor and follow up on orders.
• Ability to determine best means to get orders to final destination.
• Own special projects that improve the material process such as auctions, recycling, sale of excess or obsolete inventory.
• Assist with proposals by contacting vendors for quotes.
• Manages inventory levels, available stock and lead times.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by their supervisor/manager.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• BS Degree in business, engineering, or related field, and/or five or more years professional experience in a Purchasing environment.
• Proficient use of a computer, specifically with Excel and Word. (Preferably advanced or certified Excel skills.)
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to work well and interact with internal/external suppliers and customers.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork; "can do" attitude and desire to provide best service. Strong Interpersonal and Communicative Skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision; must be a self-starter and quick learner.
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Self-organized, and able to work with minimum supervision.