Purchasing coordinator Jobs in Yonkers, NY

Purchasing Coordinator Job Description

Position Summary :

We are seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support our Finance and Shipping / Receiving teams. The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for assisting with procurement activities to support construction projects efficiently and cost-effectively. This role involves reviewing materials, negotiating contracts with suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining inventory control. The coordinator works closely with project managers, site supervisors, and vendors to ensure that all purchasing aligns with budget, quality, and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities :

• Supporting Purchasing department as needed to include the following
• Reviewing order acknowledgements for accuracy and pricing.
• Assuring on-time, professional delivery of goods, by assisting with the managing of customer requirements, warehouse personnel, project managers and drivers.
• Organize transportation activities, including storage of goods, managing information accrued from point of origin to delivery, orchestrating transportation movements, and arranging for services as necessary.
• When necessary, review freight rates and other transportation costs to keep working costs low.
• Use internal software to track, check, prioritize and manage outgoing orders.
• Providing packing slips for shipping.
• Resolve issues regarding any and all shipped orders
• Tracking change orders and maintaining accurate logs while comparing to system software.

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