Purchasing Coordinator

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,AnswerValue:u003cpu003eu003cbu003eJob Summary u003c/bu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe Purchasing Coordinator (Jr. Buyer) is responsible for maintaining the Oracle Supplier database, creating purchase orders, and assisting the Purchasing Department in quoting materials, equipment, and services as needed. This position requires excellent customer service, attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple situations at a time.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cbu003eKey Responsibilities u003c/bu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssist to develop and execute sourcing strategies (short and long term) to leverage spend across the organization and optimize total supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eWork collaboratively with all stakeholders to seek input, and assist with development of specs, bids, and negotiations across the organization.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMaintain the Supplier database.u0026nbsp; Adding, updating, and verifying suppliers as needed.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eNegotiate and correspond with vendor/supplier contacts regarding requisitions from internal customers and source accordingly as requested by the Purchasing Director.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEvaluate and verify supplier submitted quotes align with requirements as requested for RFQ.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare, review and track purchase orders, price changes and system updates.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMonitor quality of goods by reviewing costs, schedules, timeliness of delivery and conformance to specifications.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssist Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues as related to a Purchase Order.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAdhere to the Purchasing Policy as implemented across the Ilitch Sports u0026amp; Entertainment Group and ensure purchases are compatible with Company objectives.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to serve as subject matter expert for assigned commodities/products to establish the most competitive cost position, including focus on quality and delivery.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEstablish a strong network and foster collaboration with internal customers.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eWork closely with suppliers and internal teams to identify cost-saving opportunities with existing or new technologies for applications across product offerings.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cbu003eMinimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities u003c/bu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eHigh school diploma / working towards bachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003e0-3 years of experience with knowledge of the purchasing process and of basic accounting concepts.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExcellent interpersonal and written communication skills.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProven record of establishing and maintaining business relationships.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eOrganizational and conflict resolution skills.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience with Oracle and/or Peoplesoft preferredu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point, and other computer skills required.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cbu003eWorking Conditions u003c/bu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eOffice environmentu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eOccasional visits to vendor sites, as necessaryu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e,

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