**Job Overview:**
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Coordinator to join our team, on site in Westwood, NJ. The Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for managing the procurement process efficiently, working with our customers, suppliers and freight forwarders to ensure timely delivery and maintain our open order reports.
**Responsibilities:**
- Coordinate with suppliers to obtain pricing, place orders, and track shipments
- Utilize procurement systems to manage purchase orders and vendor information
- Assist in negotiations with vendors
- Receive Purchase Orders and place work orders with our factories overseas
- Manage logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods
- Manage and maintain the order status reports.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree and proven experience in purchasing
- Proficient with MS Office including Outlook, Excel and Word
- Well organized and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
If you are a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for optimizing purchasing processes, we invite you to apply for the Purchasing Coordinator position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.36 - $25.37 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Purchasing: 5 years (Required)
- Excel: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Westwood, NJ 07675 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Westwood, NJ 07675: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person