Purchasing Coordinator

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Th role of Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for overall daily administration of the procurement/purchasing department, and its functions including accurate and timely reporting of the financials along with the daily performance reports in close co-operation with various departments 


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsable for smooth acquisition of goods and services needed for operations by:
  • Analyzing market trends and managing a strong negotiation to ensure best prices, terms for requisition and delivery
  • Coordinating with internal departments to assess procurement needs
  • Guaranteeing profitability and cost-effectively operating 
  • Manages purchase orders and maintains relationship with suppliers
  • Implement and oversee inventory control procedures to optimize stock leverls 
  • Resolves issues related to shipment errors, quality discrepancies and invoice mismatches
  • Oversight of accounting staff referred to training and development concerning the procurment process, software and best practices
  • Assistance with monitoring, assessing and maintaining internal controls and corporate policies and procedures to meet deadlines and to achieve operational goals
  • Supports management to assist in controlling costs within the budget and forecast
  • Perform monthly report 
  • Prepare and assist with Monthly Forecasting
  • Assist with completion of annual budgeting process
  • Assist with internal and external audits

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have strong organizational skills and very good knowledge of Italian and English language to be able to compete the high level of interaction with vendors, internal stakeholders, team members; excellent verbal and written skills
  • Education and/or experience in business administration and development, supply chain managment or related field
  • Knowledge of or experience with Microsoft Office, procurement software
  • Must handle sensitive information in a confidential manner