Purchasing Coordinator
Cerritos, CA - USA
Job Summary
Purchasing Coordinator
Join Our Team:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to join our growing team. This role is responsible for managing the purchasing process from order placement through fulfillment building strong vendor relationships negotiating competitive pricing and ensuring timely delivery of products. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment enjoys problem-solving and excels at coordinating with suppliers customers and internal teams.
If you are highly organized customer-focused and enjoy working with vendors and sales teams to keep operations running smoothly wed love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create process and manage purchase orders with suppliers vendors and manufacturers.
- Coordinate product procurement and fulfillment to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
- Negotiate pricing terms and delivery schedules with suppliers to maximize value and cost savings.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors and manufacturers while monitoring supplier performance.
- Track and follow up on order status shipments backorders and delivery schedules.
- Process and distribute purchase orders invoices and related purchasing documentation.
- Review and analyze purchasing reports and ad hoc data to support business decisions.
- Ensure customer requirements are accurately communicated and executed including:
- Product specifications and configurations
- Quantity increases or decreases
- Split shipments and multiple orders
- Special customer requirements
- Multiple shipping locations
- Serve as a liaison between suppliers customers sales teams and internal departments regarding order status updates delays and fulfillment issues.
- Resolve purchasing and fulfillment discrepancies while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Maintain accurate records and data within company systems and purchasing platforms.
Qualifications Required:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred:
- Experience in purchasing procurement order management supply chain inside sales support or related roles.
- Knowledge of IT technology or Audio Visual (AV) products and solutions.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite Quosal or similar platforms.
- Experience negotiating pricing and managing vendor relationships.
What Youll Bring:
- A sense of urgency and ownership.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- A customer-first mindset.
- The ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- A commitment to accuracy efficiency and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Medical dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation
- Additional company perks
About GST
Golden Star Technology Inc. (GST) headquartered in Cerritos California has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of LAs Best Places to Work for six consecutive years. As a leading provider of IT and audiovisual (AV) solutions and services GST serves small and mid-sized businesses enterprises government agencies and educational institutions nationwide.
Since its founding in 1985 GST has built a strong reputation for innovation reliability and customer commitment. The companys continued growth is driven by its ability to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading technology solutions customized configurations and exceptional customer service. Through strategic partnerships with top manufacturers and visionary technology providers GST empowers organizations to achieve their business objectives with confidence and efficiency.
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About Company
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