Purchasing Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Coordinator will report to the Director of Purchasing and will be responsible for working with national suppliers to control expenses and maintain a high standard of quality for all Pinnacle properties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides administrative support to the Director of Purchasing.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Prepares bid documents in comparison format and seeks clarifications and answers as required.
• Assists in administering national programs with multiple suppliers.
• Interpret purchasing data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
• Executes purchasing strategies for the organization.
• Assists in obtaining, analyzing and presenting telecom and laundry proposals to clients.
• Accurately abstracts contracts and monitors notice and expiration dates.
• Controls energy expenses by managing energy consumption and deregulated utilities.
• Monitors aging reports to control outstanding balances.
• Maintains organization of electronic and paper files.
• Provides customer service to internal and external clients.
• Assists the Construction and Facilities Maintenance team as needed.
• Achieves high productivity through reliable and punctual attendance and reports any tardiness, attendance and disciplinary issues to immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.