Purchasing Coordinator

Description:

The Purchasing Coordinator will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our digital and screen-printing business by effectively sourcing and procuring raw materials, supplies, and equipment. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong negotiation skills, and a comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements. Additionally, it requires a deep expertise in screen print materials and an in-depth knowledge of the screen-printing industry to ensure that all materials meet the highest standards for quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vendor Management:
• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable vendors and suppliers based on factors such as quality, pricing, delivery times, and compliance.
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with vendors to ensure cost-effective purchases.
• Manage vendor relationships, resolving disputes and ensuring timely deliveries.
• Partners with operations, customer service and finance to meet all internal and externals needs.
• Evaluate supplier performance and provide feedback to drive better results.
• Procurement:
• Plan and execute purchasing strategies to meet production requirements while minimizing costs and risk.
• Place purchase orders, track orders, and ensure timely receipt of goods.
• Monitor inventory levels, set reorder points, and reorder supplies as needed.
• Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations, including environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases and vendor information.
• Conduct regular audits to identify and address any compliance issues.
• UL Certification Oversight
• Keep updated customer-facing documentation on all UL certified constructions
• Recommend new products to add to our UL certified constructions based on client’s needs and specifications.
• Submit new constructions to UL for new certifications and for required ongoing UL testing.
• Make sure organization documents all UL label jobs appropriately to meet UL ongoing inspections requirements.
• Provide ongoing sales and CSR training on UL standards and certifications.
• Cost Control:
• Analyze purchasing data to identify opportunities for cost savings and implement strategies to reduce expenses.
• Explore alternative sources of materials and supplies to optimize pricing and/or improve product performance.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related experience, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in the screen-printing industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using purchasing software and systems.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Microsoft Office proficiency
  
  

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account/FSA
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  
  

Core Values:

• CUSTOMER FOCUSED
• Give our Customers the Best Experience Possible
• DO THE RIGHT THING
• Act with Integrity and Trust
• Confront the Hard Stuff
• Treat people how you would like to be treated
• POSITIVE “GET IT DONE” ATTITUDE
• Work Hard and Have Fun
• Motivate others
• Committed to Quality and Execution
• COLLABORATIVE TEAM PLAYER
• "Win as a Team" Mentality
• Creative Problem Solver
• Humble & Confident Contributor
• Engage in the right communication, at the right time, for the right result
• PASSION TO GROW
• Achievement driven with a "Will to Win"
• Curious Learner
• Energetic Competitor
  

Equal Opportunity Employer: This organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics.