Purchasing Coordinator - Oklahoma City, OK
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Job Description
Welcome to Ford AV, where cutting-edge integration of audio, video, lighting, music, and technical aptitude forms the cornerstone of extraordinary experiences. If you're a tech-savvy individual deeply immersed in the intricacies of AV technology, we extend a warm invitation to join us on an exciting journey. This opportunity isn't just a job posting; it's a compelling call to channel your technical skills and creativity onto a platform where innovation and passion harmonize seamlessly. Join our team today and become a catalyst for next-generation advancements in the audio video world!
Why Ford AV?
Ford AV is America s leading audiovisual solutions integrator. With over 50 years of experience, we are the complete technology provider for the nation s top enterprise brands for design, installation, and service of professional sound systems, AV systems, video conferencing systems, networks, and security surveillance systems. Ford AV strives for excellence in all aspects of our work and brand including offering competitive compensation, benefits, and perks for our team members.
- Ongoing Industry Training
- PTO & Major Holidays
- Health & Life Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Discretionary Profit Sharing
- Advancement Opportunities
What you will be doing:
The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for placing orders with vendors while negotiating for the best pricing, terms and shipping costs. In addition, the Purchasing Coordinator tracks and communicates the status of all purchases once an order has been placed. This includes providing notification to the Project Managers and Sales Account Managers when items are backordered, researching possible new vendors/products, developing vendor relationships, and maintaining inventory records.
Who we are looking for:
- Adept at negotiation, vendor relations and customer service
- Prior purchasing experience
- General Accounting Experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Communications, Sales or related
- Computer Skills - Microsoft Office, typing, 10-key, Outlook
Compensation & Benefits: Ford offers on-going industry training, competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and life insurance, travel Per Diem, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, 401K with matching, industry certifications and opportunities for advancement.
Drug Testing: Ford is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- sensitive positions are subject to drug testing. Moreover, pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and/or post-accident drug testing may be conducted in accordance with company policy and all applicable laws in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants for this position tentatively selected for employment at Ford are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
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