Purchasing Assistant

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Job description

At Vaco, we help you get the advantage over your competition! We match Administrative, IT, Accounting, and Financial professionals with career growth opportunities; our recruiters have direct access to HR departments and hiring managers. We have an excellent opportunity for Purchasing Coordinators. Apply with Vaco, and we will be your personal advocate! We will promote your strengths and help prepare you for your interview, supplying you with key information about our client. We will provide you with access to market trends, compensation expectations, company culture, and growth opportunities that are perfect for you! Find your best fit through Vaco today!

As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will be responsible for working with vendors and negotiating prices quickly, accurately, and efficiently. Other responsibilities of the Purchasing Coordinator role include:
* Maintaining supply levels
* Maintaining and tracking inventory information
* Generating and analyzing reports
* Assisting all departments with supplies
* Tracking shipment information
* Researching and correcting pricing discrepancies

Job Requirements:

As a Purchasing Specialist you must be able to clearly present information, interpret complex information and communicate professionally with customers-you must communicate efficiently regarding their orders. You must also be able to display good judgment in routine and day-to-day decision making.

Other requirements of the Purchasing Specialist role include:

• Strong Customer Service background
• Excellent computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office
• Phone system and other traditional office equipment
• Ability to prioritize work in alignment with the needs of the customer
• Good time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and approach situations with a proactive and positive outlook
• Ability to cope with stress and maintain a pleasant and cooperative temperament with internal team and external customers
• Experience with e-commerce platforms and understanding of basic packing procedures for web fulfillment
• Working knowledge of shipping software, such as UPS WorldShip