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Purchasing CoordinatorInterior Logic Group • Houston, TX, US
Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

Interior Logic Group • Houston, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Purchasing Associate

Looking to build your career and design your future? You have come to the right place.

The primary responsibility of the Purchasing Associate is to organize, purchase, and track materials and supplies needed to ensure the successful completion of projects. This individual must be a strong problem solver, strong communicator, and demonstrate diligence and urgency with responses to both customers and peers.

Essential Functions

Level I

  • Orders materials and supplies efficiently, along with ensuring said materials and supplies are ordered accurately and arrive in a timely manner prior to scheduled installation
  • Runs, addresses, and completes Daily Reports
  • Organizes and schedules material returns with suppliers, as needed
  • Coordinates with vendors to determine product availability and terms of sales
  • Analyzes product and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability
  • Participates in the development of specifications for products or substitute materials
  • Coordinates homebuyer material approvals with Design, when applicable
  • Ensures samples are available for designers and customers, when applicable
  • Utilizes ERP systems for placing orders, tracking, information gathering and troubleshooting
  • Ensures all required daily activities are completed in a timely manner with minimal supervision
  • Follows instructions and responds to management's direction
  • Takes responsibility for own actions and keeps commitments
  • Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan of action
  • Commits to extended work schedules when necessary to reach goals
  • Attends all required meetings and trainings
  • Follows all Company policies and procedures
  • All other job duties as assigned

Level II

  • All functions included in Level I
  • Makes informed decisions, but escalates issues when necessary
  • Handles higher volume locations
  • Assists with the training of Level I employees
  • All other job duties as assigned
  • Level III

  • All functions included in Level II
  • Conducts training of Level I and Level II employees
  • Conducts root cause analysis
  • Recommends areas of improvement
  • Takes on special projects
  • Acts a subject matter / material expert when handling escalated issues
  • All other duties as assigned
  • Skills and Qualifications

    Level I

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain professional working relationships with builders, vendors, subordinates, and co-workers
  • Communicates effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner
  • Proactively identifies, analyzes, addresses, and resolves problem areas, conflicts, and issues
  • Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
  • Explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions
  • Strong organizational skills to ensure adequate tracking systems are utilized to maintain and track all required information associated with the ordering and production process
  • Working knowledge of internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software and order processing systems
  • Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
  • Preferred

  • Minimum of one year of related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Material resource planning and / or production control experience with Systems Application Process (SAP)
  • Bilingual experience preferred, but not required (English / Spanish)
  • Thorough knowledge of all available products used by the Company as it relates to product installation
  • Job Competencies

  • Basic technology skills, including MS Office Suite
  • Professional level verbal and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate agreements between parties with different perspectives
  • High level of organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet deadlines
  • Level II

  • All skills and qualifications in Level I
  • Minimum of two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Level III

  • All skills and qualifications in Level II
  • Minimum of five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • If you like working with a growing close knit team and helping home owners design the home of their dreams, come build your career with us!

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, individual with disabilities, veteran status, gender identity or national origin.

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