Purchasing Coordinator

Company: Jobot
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 27, 2025

Job Description:

Purchasing Coordinator opportunity available with well-established food manufacturing company based in Vernon, CA. - email your resume to https://apply.jobot.com/jobs/purchasing-coordinator/1040192819/?utm_source=CareerBuilder /> This Jobot Job is hosted by: Marcus Curiel Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $24 - $27 per hour A bit about us: We are currently one of the most successful seafood companies in southern California providing over 5,000 fresh and frozen seafood products. We manage fishing vessels, harvest sites and processing plants throughout the world. We are growing and looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team! Why join us? Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Paid vacation leave 401k with employer match Job Details Responsibilities: Handle procurement requests from operations, maintenance, logistics, quality control, and special projects teams. Prepare and submit purchase orders, verifying all specifications, pricing, and documentation with internal stakeholders. Accurately enter and maintain order details across ERP platforms, Excel, and task management tools such as ASANA. Ensure pricing information is consistently verified and updated within purchasing systems. Maintain necessary documentation and certifications as required by vendors, freight partners, and regulatory bodies. Act as the primary liaison with suppliers to track order status, address cost variances, and resolve issues promptly. Update systems and records in real time to reflect order changes, delays, or corrections. Understand and adhere to specific vendor and customer expectations to align procurement activity accordingly. Support reporting initiatives and assist with ad hoc projects assigned by leadership. Carefully review purchasing documentation for accuracy, identifying and correcting any inconsistencies. Communicate proactively with departments to deliver shipping documents, address delivery concerns, and support follow-up inquiries. Oversee vendor transactions by processing purchase orders, ensuring invoice accuracy, and calculating landed costs. Partner with freight forwarders and internal teams to coordinate timely delivery and resolve shipping or customs clearance issues. Keep financial and purchasing records organized by uploading, filing, and managing documents appropriately. Qualifications: Strong Excel skills with a comfort level in analyzing and organizing data. At least 3 years of experience in a high-volume procurement or purchasing environment. Financially literate with solid number sense. Skilled negotiator with a professional communication style, both written and verbal. Highly detail-focused and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Able to learn new systems quickly and adapt to evolving processes. Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work setting while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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