Title : Purchasing Coordinator
Location : Houston, TX 77032
Duration : Direct Hire
Pay Rate : 60-75,000K
Must Haves :
- Highschool / GED or equivalent experience
- 3 years of purchasing experience
Pluses :
Familiarity with Security, Fire and / or Banking fieldsConstruction ExperienceDay to Day
Insight Global is looking for a full-time Purchasing Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and communicating activities of the Purchasing and Logistics groups with the Operations and Service departments. Adheres to the ethical standards of purchasing. Provides work direction and training to Purchasing Agents. Maintains strong partnerships with all Colleagues, Customers and Vendors, meeting operation product needs on a timely basis and evaluate and recommend new products to enhance standards and increase profitability.
Implement systems related to the flow of purchases from needs analysis to invoice payment.Ensure utilization of available inventory items or surplus material by Purchasing Agents.Continued development of Inventory Management software and related systems.Obtain quotes and negotiate costs with vendors that meet margin goals.Ensures priority order requests are completed by Purchasing Agents.Manage vendors to ensure price competitiveness, inventory levels, quality, on time delivery and key performance indicators are met.Identify and work to qualify new vendors.Interface with all departments and resolves problems and issues, as necessary.Establish rapport with Colleagues, Customers and Vendors.Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.Communicate professionally, persuasively, and personably with Vendors and Clients via phone and email.Perform product research when necessary.Supervise Purchasing Agents and assists in order entry as needed.Provide continuous training and support to Purchasing Agents.Reconcile and process purchasing and receiving documents for payment approval to A / P.