Purchasing Coordinator - Interior Design

Descriptive Summary The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely purchase order processing. This role will monitor stock levels and reorder merchandise to ensure proper levels... Essential Functions • Creates accurate purchase orders by verifying specifications and pricing on a project and regular stock products. • Submits all purchase orders created to vendors and follows up to ensure receipt. • Research purchase order discrepancies to identify the root cause and develop action items to resolve them. • Verifies all requisitions have been converted to purchase orders to fulfill orders and install dates. • Enters backorders and communicates backorder status regularly with teams. • Coordinates substitute items to meet customer needs and timelines. • Ensures all products are purchased within correct price guidelines and with any applicable discounts. • Escalates pricing discrepancies found between vendor order acknowledgments. • Enters order acknowledgments and expected delivery dates from vendors on submitted orders. • Handles vendor returns aged inventory and canceled orders. • Coordinates resolution of issues with suppliers such as over or under-orders. • Assists with training new and existing associates. • May work on more complex or challenging accounts. • May work with customers on claims processing to recover material and/or labor costs on defective items. Education & Experience • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. • Specialized skills training/certification may be required. • 2-5 years of related experience. • SAP experience is not required but is preferred. • Familiarity with vendor systems and ordering processes. Pay rate: $25/hour Company DescriptionWe are the leading national installer for select high-value and stylistically important interior finishes, such as flooring, cabinets and countertops, to our homebuilder customers, as well as multi-family, commercial and repair & remodel customers