Basic Job Functions
Full Time PURCHASING / LOGISTICS COORDINATOR will provide all administrative functions to support purchasing / logistics related activities for various equipment, fabrication and construction contracts in a project-oriented organization and update Project Team on progress.
Required Skills
• Strong communicator with negotiation experience and excellent verbal, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills to maintain and grow business contacts with suppliers and freight forwarders
• Possess good computer skills and working knowledge of MS software tools
• Self-driven, analytical, results-oriented, a quick learner and a problem solver
• Team player able to handle a large volume of work in a dynamic, multi-culture fast paced environment with ability to prioritize tasks according to their urgency without sacrificing efficiency or quality
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Communicate with suppliers and freight forwarders, preparing inquiries, acquiring quotes, compile bid tabs, verify accuracy, completeness and competitiveness of bids to inquiry requirements prior negotiating order placement
• Under general supervision, responsible for preparing and issuing purchase orders, invoice processing and approval
• Record keeping of quotations, purchase orders, invoices, etc.
• Resolving supplier related problems regarding specifications, timing, quality, quantity and delivery
• Prepare all necessary documents for shipping
• Provide shipping instructions and monitor shipment progress with freight forwarders and suppliers
• Expedite and monitor overall suppliers’ performance and facilitate the resolution of problems or disputes
• Develop and maintain database of procurement and logistics activities on commodities and services purchased
• Occasional travel, both domestic and international
Education & Experience
• Associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred (High School Diploma or equivalent required)
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in Purchasing and Logistics (preferred in Industrial, Power and Energy Sector)
Some key benefits include:
• Competitive base salary
• Excellent healthcare benefits
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (in addition to base salary)
• Profit sharing (in addition to base salary)