Purchasing Coordinator- Head Start

Job Purpose or Objective(s):  Coordinate purchasing activities to ensure that orders are placed with vendors with accuracy to ensure delivery to fulfill our needs. You will report to the Program Director.

Monday- Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

 Primary Tasks:

1.       You will prepare, and track purchase orders. 

2.       Monitor the progress of order fulfillment from order placement through the delivery of goods.

3.       Ensure that supporting documentation is complete, purchasing forms are accurate, and proper authorizations have been implemented.

4.       Identify sources, obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, and schedule delivery.

5.       You will maintain inventory of general office supplies.

6.       Manage service contracts.

7.       Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements:

·         10 key, keyboarding and Microsoft Outlook proficiency

·         Handle multiple situations at one time

·         Correspondence and phone skills

·         Work in fast paced environment

·         One (1) year of purchasing or materials management experience

 

1.       You will prepare, and track purchase orders. 2.       Monitor the progress of order fulfillment from order placement through the delivery of goods. 3.       Ensure that supporting documentation is complete, purchasing forms are accurate, and proper authorizations have been implemented. 4.       Identify sources, obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, and schedule delivery. 5.  You will maintain inventory of general office supplies. 6.  Manage service contracts. 7.       Perform other tasks as may be assigned. ·         10 key, keyboarding and Microsoft Outlook proficiency ·         Handle multiple situations at one time ·         Correspondence and phone skills ·         Work in fast paced environment ·         One (1) year of purchasing or materials management experience