Inventory Purchasing Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Inventory Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for sourcing and purchasing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), building, and industrial products for our U.S. Military customers on Base. This on-site product specialist sources and procures a wide variety of product and sales activities, and supports the warehouse team, as needed. The Inventory Purchasing Coordinator also provides customer service support with product expertise, order tracking, and problem resolution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties outlined below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Essential Functions Statements

• Contact vendors to obtain pricing and availability of products
• Create and review purchase orders
• Place orders to meet customers’ schedules and follow up with suppliers on order status
• Provide customer service support with order confirmations, product availability, problem resolution, product expertise, order tracking, back orders, and warranty information
• Expedite orders and coordinate with logistics suppliers for delivery of urgent orders
• Enter customer, product, and vendor data in Noble’s proprietary e-commerce operating system in compliance with contractual requirements
• Work with warehouse staff to receive, inspect, and shelve incoming shipments
• Investigate and resolve purchase orders discrepancies related to price, quantity, and product description
• Record all PO changes in Noble’s system
• Select carriers, negotiate rates, and manage operational issues with freight carriers
• Process freight invoices, resolve freight claims, and issue freight credits
• Provide backup support for other store functions, as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Problem resolution and customer service skills
• Ability to manage priorities and coordinate multiple projects while consistently meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to pass DOD Background check to work on US Military Facility
• Associate degree in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Customer service background a plus with strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with MRO, building, and industrial products
• Experience working in a U.S. Military installation environment a plus
• Military experience a plus
  
  

COMPUTER SKILLS 

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Docs
• NetSuite a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• Ability to lift, push, and slide material/packages weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Warehouse environment

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Noble provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Noble complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.