Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc. Hiring for Purchasing Coordinator – 220201 at Denver, Colorado Full Time

If you’re looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a family run,industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitudeto Samuel, Son & Co.Due to our continued success, we are adding a Purchasing Coordinator to ourteam in either Denver CO,HoustonTX,IrvingTX,or ArcadiaCA.WHAT WE OFFER:Competitive CompensationPaid vacation and an annual bonusMedical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 30 days401K Plan with a company match of 5%Opportunity for stability and career growthThe Purchasing Coordinator will assist the Purchasing Team and RegionalProcurement Manager on a range of activities associated with purchasinggoods, materials, supplies, and services with integrity and theorganization’s best interest. This individual will conduct continuous reviewand updates on market trends as a source of accurate and up-to-dateinformation for purchasing activities. In turn, they are accountable forentering data into purchasing software and systems, as well as maintainup-to-date supplier and vendor information. This will include, tracking ofpurchase orders and the status of orders and deliveries. As well as, beingable to generate basic purchasing reports and provide statistics. Thepreferred candidate will demonstrate excellent analytical, communication andorganizational skills, as they monitor the quality and timeliness ofmaterials and goods supplied. This candidate will also have excellent teamworkorientation and communicate status of orders with internal customers andstakehMajor ResponsibilitiesMaintains consistent high quality and accuracy of work.Review and accurately distribute requisitions and purchase ordersConfers with vendors to obtain information on materials, such as price,availability, and delivery schedule.Assists with determining the method of procurement such as direct purchase orbid for order.Obtains quotes, prepares purchase orders or bid requests from intra andinternational suppliers.Provides support for reviewing bid proposals and provides that informationupward or to the designated stakeholder.Discusses defective or unacceptable materials with inspection to vendors orquality control personnel. Assists in determining source of quality issue andtakes corrective action with the source. Entering of mill claims or actions asrequired.Review inquiries to determine needs and demand.Approve invoices for payment as need for reviewAssists with problem solving i.e. dealing with incorrect invoicing, materialquality, and shipping schedules.Infrequent participation on vendor visits to establish rapport, and to gainknowledge of business.Under direct supervision, monitors import logistics, quotation and deliveries.Demonstrates an understanding of quality improvement processes and thephilosophy of continuous improvement.Open and responsive to change.Provide customers both internal and external with concise, knowledgeable,courteous, and prompt customer service at all times.Comply with all Company Code of Conduct, HR policies, and EH&S requirements.Adhere to the Company’s safety standards and enforce safety regulations.Other duties as assigned.Required SkillsMinimum Education: Bachelors degree in related field preferred; orequivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business inquiries. Aswell as, professional technical RFQs.Ability to write reports, effectively filter and use pertinent data, andexecute based on vetted and best knowledge information.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions frommanagers, internal/external customers, and suppliers.Advanced/Expert Excel skills (mathematical-related tasks).Ability to solve practical problems and deal with constantly changingsituations where limited standard pathways exists.Ability to execute on instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagramformPreferred SkillsAS400 Experience. Microsoft D365 use is a plus.APICS/SIX SIGMA/LEAN Concepts or Training a plusUse of MRP systems or conceptsMetals