Purchasing Coordinator

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing parts, while also assisting with administrative operational tasks. This position works closely with the Purchasing Manager and assigned division(s) manager(s) and/or technician(s) to ensure all Purchase Orders are filled out timely and accurately. The Purchasing Agent receives parts requests from division managers and/or technicians, obtains quotes from authorized vendors for the items requested/ensures company spending limits are not exceeded (without proper approval). The scope requires high attention to detail, superior analytical skills, patience with a lot of manual processing while mastering systems used in purchasing activity. Great communication skills and follow-through to ensure transactions are done on time, accurately and in line with divisional standards.