Purchasing Coordinator
TriMark USA

Job Info

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TriMark USA is the country's largest provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the foodservice industry. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and foodservice supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. Headquartered in Massachusetts, with a history dating back to 1896, we have locations across the country that offer foodservice operators an unparalleled level of service by combining our unique design capabilities and our expert market knowledge with the purchasing strength, delivery, installation, and after-sales service capabilities of a national company. Our employees are focused on creating customized solutions for our clients to ensure they achieve their culinary goals while upholding our I.C.A.R.E. values: Integrity , Customer Service , Accountability , Respect , and Excellence . For more information, please visit: www.trimarkusa.com

Why you'll love it here!

+ Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Located in Lewisville, TX
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in procurement operations, managing goods and services with moderate financial commitments and technical complexities. Under general direction, you will ensure optimal inventory levels, maintain accurate data, and foster strong supplier relations. Your responsibilities include executing timely, independent decisions, optimizing profit, negotiating prices, and supporting the sales team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Procurement Management:
  • Procure goods and services, managing moderate financial commitments and technical complexities.
  • Develop an understanding of Buyer Order Control parameters to ensure accurate data and proper stock levels.
• Inventory Management:
  • Manage inventory to maintain >98% fill rate accuracy in distribution centers using Infor Distribution SX.
  • Employ value analysis techniques to ensure the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.
• Supplier Relations:
  • Manage supplier relations and resolve open issues to ensure smooth procurement processes.
• Decision-Making and Analysis:
  • Execute timely, independent decisions based on best practices and customer requirements.
  • Analyze and adjust purchase orders to optimize profit and reconcile discrepancies.
• Sales Support:
  • Support the sales team with product information, purchase orders, vendor terms, delivery, and other related requests.
  • Maintain accurate pricing and communicate changes in Infor Distribution SX.
• Compliance and Documentation:
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain necessary records related to procurement activities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Intermediate analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Understanding of material flow and requirements planning (MRP) concepts, including order points, lead-time, and safety stock.
• Knowledge of business processes and procedures related to procurement.
• Ability and desire to be a self-starter, taking initiative in daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to resolve issues and provide innovative solutions.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment and make independent decisions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, both in person and over the telephone.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 1 - 2 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role, or equivalent military or practical experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe/Nitro Pro, Explorer, and Inventory software.
• Experience with Infor Distribution SX is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Adobe/Nitro Pro, Explorer, and Inventory software.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.

The range provided represents the national average pay range for this position and is considered to be a general guideline. Pay for this position will reflect the candidate's unique qualifications and may be higher or lower than the range provided based on employee geographic location. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other local, state, and federal law.

In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible for participation in TriMark's' benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401K (with employer match), etc. Leadership positions may also qualify for participation in bonus programs commensurate with role and scope of responsibility.

TriMark's commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is a purposeful mission of strengthening our organization and those we serve by uniting the unique and beautiful differences of our employees. This mission is instilled in the fiber of who we are as a company, setting the standard for our industry. We are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging through sharing, education, and experiences.

TriMark USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodations@trimarkusa.com .

Other details

• Job Family Purchasing
• Job Function Operations
• Pay Type Hourly

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