Purchasing Coordinator Job in Cleveland 44101, Ohio US

The purpose of the Purchasing coordinator is to receive and review requisitions submitted by various employees.  These requisitions are for materials and services required to support all RD NPI prototype material purchases.  These requisitions are then turned into Purchase Orders in SAP.  The orders are then sent to suppliers and tracked for delivery. 

 

Key Areas of Responsibility:

 

·         Review requisitions for accuracy

·         Write purchase orders to support requisitions

·         Send Purchase orders to suppliers

·         Track the status of all outstanding orders via Excel in order to communicate with internal stakeholders

·         Resolve Accounts Payable discrepancies to ensure suppliers are paid correctly and on time.

·         Negotiate expedited timing with suppliers for critical RD orders

 

Candidate Profile:

 

·         1-4 years of Purchasing experience.  SAP related experience a plus.

·         Working knowledge of Excel and spreadsheet management

·         Self sufficient

·         Ability to communicate well, orally and in writing

·         Is accurate and delivers quality work

·         Travel requirements approx. 0%

·         Previous experience interacting with a supply base, preferably in a commercial role.

 

Philips is an equal opportunity employer.