Job Description

JOB TITLE

Procurement Coordinator

TEAM

Operations

REPORTS TO

Purchasing Manager

DIRECT REPORTS

N/A

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

Sales Team, Operations Team, Branch Teams

External:

Vendor Partners

Job Summary

Procurement Coordinators role is to handle and execute Sabre's purchasing decisions, all while maintaining adequate stock levels and staying within budget. Sabre buyers consider price, quality, availability, reliability, and technical support when choosing suppliers and merchandise. Procurement coordinators buy products and services for Sabre to use or resell. They evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and review the quality of products. They source new and review existing goods to ensure their products remain competitive.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Work with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any backorder or incorrect product. Ensure we maintain proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis Always stay abreast of the newest products/industry changes. Ensure new buying opportunities are in line with the industry change. They need to factor in the current state of inventory into their upcoming buying decisions. Maintain healthy, reliable, and positive relationships with industry suppliers Continually look for areas where costs can be reduced without sacrificing quality, while upholding relationships with current suppliers, Keep an eye out for new suppliers that might provide better value, better quality or same product for a lower cost. Must gather inventory/buy metrics and data which support their purchasing decisions. Work in an office environment for most of their time but may also be required to travel to meet with suppliers. Determine what needs to be purchased, how much should be purchased and what vendor it should be purchased from Work directly with accounting and inventory to resolve potential product or pricing errors on already received purchase orders. Expedite orders as required Communicate directly with sales staff to evaluate key purchasing and sales opportunities Generate, monitor, and maintain department files. Prepare documents and reports to support decisions and goals. Assist in planning and achieving cost/inventory reduction and consolidation goals Monitor and maintain supplier performance and communicate results

Successful Candidate will be:

Excellent time management, and organizational skills

Passion for personal and professional development

Positive Communicator and Pro-Active Action Oriented

Ability to learn quick and acquire new knowledge

Performance driven and results-oriented

Able to build win-win relationships

Exhibits positive attitude

Willing to pursue cross training opportunities as they arise

Team focused and commitment to maintaining positive work culture

Skills and Qualifications

Post-secondary education in Business, Materials Management, or related field of study One to two years of experience in purchasing, inventory control and/or customer service Flexible/Adaptable to ever-changing priorities Advanced skills in all industry accepted software (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word) Previous experience in the distribution industry Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good organisation skills are required
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,251.14-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

purchasing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person