Purchasing Coordinator

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Purchasing Coordinator

$70000 - $70000 per year | Irvine, CA | On-Site | Permanent

Typical hours : 7:00-3:30

A bit about us:

One of the world? largest suppliers of a produce group servicing the biggest retail and food manufacturing companies around the globe.

Ideal Candidate will have experience :
1. Creating PO's in Excel
2.. Experience in fast- past environment
3. Manual environment experience ( no ERP in place)

Why join us?

Full range of benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid Life and Disability Insurance.
401(k) with a company match.
Generous PTO accrual, increasing each year.
Free Lunch Daily.
Unlimited Snacks & Refreshments.
Company is experiencing Hyper Growth ?lots of opportunity for advancement!
Base Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 annually.

Job Details

Seeking an experienced Purchasing Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, be highly analytical, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, exceptional communication abilities, and be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

This position requires 3-5 years of purchasing experience. The position is 100% based in our Irvine, CA office and may require occasional overtime/weekend hours.

Responsibilities

Process order entries from customers, sales team, and EDI systems.
Create accurate purchase orders, confirming details and specifications with the Sales team.
Input purchase order information into company systems and Excel spreadsheets, including pricing details and order specifications.
Verify and input pricing information accurately.
Maintain compliance paperwork and certificates as required by carriers and suppliers.
Coordinate daily communications with suppliers regarding orders, cost discrepancies, and relay information to the sales team.
Update purchase orders and systems promptly to reflect any changes and ensure accuracy.
Familiarize yourself with customer and supplier preferences.
Support special projects and reports as requested by management.

Qualifications

Proficiency in Excel and ability to analyze data effectively.
3+ years of experience in processing purchase orders in fast-paced, high-volume setting.
Prior experience in freight operations is a plus.
College degree preferred.
Good with numbers.
Solid negotiation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems and processes efficiently.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing pressure professionally.
Experience with ZenDesk or any ticketing system is preferred.
Requires in-person work Monday - Friday. Based out of Irvine, CA. May be requested to participate in a rotating weekend schedule.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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