Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

We are seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage the procurement and logistics of electrical materials, tools, and equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, experience in purchasing, and a background in electrical construction.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the purchasing and procurement of all electrical materials.
• Maintain the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies.
• Negotiate pricing to obtain the best value for products and services.
• Research and source the best equipment, tools, materials, and subcontractors.
• Monitor and manage shipping and receiving processes, overseeing Shop Hand.
• Input received materials into ERP systems and follow up on overdue supplier POs.
• Foster relationships with vendors, suppliers, and field employees.
• Coordinate with vendors on return authorization.
• Track material costs and cost code project expenditures.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure procured items meet quality standards.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess.
• Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in the electrical field strongly preferred, general construction knowledge helpful.
• Minimum of 2 years in a purchasing or procurement role.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Kojo purchasing software.
• Experience with Unipoint ERP system.
• Direct purchasing and procurement experience.
• Strong vendor relationship and management skills.
• Supply chain and inventory management knowledge.

Work Environment:

This position is 100% on-site and the team consists of members from various departments including service, HR, and estimation. The role requires collaboration with team members and reports to the project manager. The current location is in Brockport, but there are plans to relocate closer to the Henrietta/Spencerport area to be more accessible.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brockport, New York.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Brockport, NY.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.