Procurement Coordinator

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in reviewing inventory levels using business computer system (MRP reports) to ensure adequate inventories of raw materials are maintained.
• Places purchase orders as needed and provide follow-up regarding timely delivery of goods.
• Assists in the quarterly inventories and year-end inventory audits.
• Conducts cycle counts of raw materials as determined necessary to ensure accurate and appropriate inventory levels.
• Maintains information regarding vendor files, quotes, and related files. 
• Assists in vendor interactions such as issuance of purchase orders, collection of Certificates of Analysis, complaints, etc.
• Assists in maintaining proper inventory levels of packaging and production supplies.
• Reviews and monitors raw material inbound freight for cost control.
• Assists in reconciling accounting and receiving document issues that relate to purchase orders and freight.
• Engages others in constructive debate to explore alternative actions.
• Communicates effectively and concisely in oral and written messages.
• Effectively plans and organizes work to get efficient and effective results.
• Accepts the responsibilities and obligations of the job and the consequences of one’s actions.
• Assists with projects and helps achieve desired results efficiently and on time.
• Analyzes data and prepares reports.
• Understands timelines and critical paths.
• Performs other duties as required. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Analytical skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AS-400 or other enterprise-wide system experience preferred.
• Associate’s Degree is preferred.
• Two (2) year experience in Purchasing, Accounting, or Supply Chain preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The Procurement Coordinator will be located at the Deerfield Beach Corporate office, Winter Haven, FL; Fernley, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Hazleton, PA or Waco, TX plants.
• Works in a comfortable air-conditioned office environment; must be able to enter the production area on occasion. Required to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work around hot asphalt tanks, lines, and pumps on an intermittent basis.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or otherwise move office materials, files, etc.
• Ability to climb stairs often and ladders periodically.
• Visual Acuity (including color perception).
• Good Hearing.