Purchasing Coordinator

Astound Broadband

. Create, update, and maintain purchase orders according to established procedures .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in purchasing and procurement operations, including purchase order processing, vendor coordination, and inventory management. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure data integrity and compliance with purchasing policies.

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Purchasing OperationsVendor CoordinationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyERP Systems ExperienceAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order ProcessingInventory ManagementData Integrity PracticesAnalytical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSmartsheetSharePointReQlogicPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaAssociate Degree in Business AdministrationSupply Chain ManagementFinanceAccounting

Industry Keywords

Procurement OperationsVendor ManagementAccounts PayableFinancial Information HandlingDocumentation Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, update, and maintain purchase orders according to established procedures
Coordinate with stakeholders to confirm purchasing requirements, coding, quantities, delivery needs, documentation, and approval status
Communicate with suppliers, vendors, warehouse teams, Finance, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Inventory, and operational stakeholders
Monitor requests, purchase orders, approvals, deliveries, vendor responses, and missing documentation; provide status updates and follow up
Research items, vendors, pricing, inventory, coding, order history, and documentation to resolve routine discrepancies
Support item creation, item maintenance, vendor documentation, supplier setup requests, and inventory-related system updates
Assist with purchasing run rates, minimum order quantities, reorder points, pricing communications, product ordering, reports, tracking tools, and dashboards
Partner with Accounts Payable and suppliers to research invoice discrepancies, match exceptions, receipt issues, pricing variances, and purchase order concerns
Answer process questions, review order details, support vendor follow-up, and help resolve routine order issues
Cross-train to provide backup support during vacations, absences, and peak workload periods
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement operations, inventory support, finance, accounting, accounts payable, vendor coordination, or related business operations preferred
Experience using Microsoft Excel and purchasing, inventory, ERP, or reporting systems preferred
Working knowledge of purchasing, procurement, purchase order processing, vendor coordination, item setup, item maintenance, data integrity practices, and related documentation requirements
Ability to follow purchasing policies, approval workflows, documentation standards, and internal control requirements
Ability to review purchasing requests, validate supporting information, research discrepancies, resolve routine issues, and escalate exceptions appropriately
Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving, organization, research, and follow-through skills
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer-service skills
Ability to collaborate across Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Inventory, vendors, suppliers, warehouse teams, and operational stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications required
Experience with Smartsheet, SharePoint, ReQlogic, ERP systems, Power Query, Power BI, or related reporting and purchasing tools preferred
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive purchasing, vendor, inventory, and financial information
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
Equivalent relevant experience may be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k retirement plan, with employer match
Medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, increasing based on tenure
Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
Paid sick leave according to state and/or local laws
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee discount program
Rewards and recognition programs
Personalized training, coaching, and supportive work environment