Purchasing Coordinator

Job Purpose/Responsibilities:

• Create purchase orders for goods and services following standard processes and cycle time expectations.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and quotes for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain a queue of incoming purchase requisitions.
• Update delivery schedules and pricing based on vendor acknowledgments.
• Execute PO change requests promptly.
• Interface effectively with vendors, accounts payable, vendor master, and logistics departments.
• Resolve problems related to invoices, supplier maintenance, and receiving discrepancies.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to manage orders based on lead times, business needs, and price changes.
• Diligently understand and follow TI policies and business rules related to purchasing activities.
• Develop a strong understanding of all P2P processes.
• Support and contribute to global P2P priorities.
• Utilize reports to work and resolve issues as identified.
• Respond to vendor and internal TI inquiries or issues promptly.
• Use knowledge gained from daily activities to recommend process improvements.
• Understand the impact of process changes outside of P2P.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with transactional processes or data entry in SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Intermediate level of computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Outlook, SharePoint, and Excel.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to manage time and execute tasks efficiently.
• Capacity to work independently and within a team environment, follow directions, troubleshoot, and meet goals and objectives.
• Meticulous attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Confidence in approaching and communicating with internal and external stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous professional data entry experience preferred.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to make quick decisions.
• The ability to think critically and understand complex or ambiguous situation
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure

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