Purchasing Coordinator
Purchasing Coordinator
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12-07-2025
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Job Description
COMPANY
L&R is one of the largest distributors and purchasers of cosmetics in the United States. We now distribute over 40000 items (cosmetics toys school supplies hosiery hair accessories OTC HBA and more) through 3 regional warehouse locations in Arkansas New Jersey and Nevada.
JOB SUMMARY
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist buyers in preparing and communicating purchase orders ensuring accuracy completeness and alignment with procurement strategies.
- Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure they receive purchase orders in a timely manner.
- Updates POs to reflect promised date changes unit cuts as communicated by suppliers tracks inbound shipments and communicates supply issues to the organization.
- Support the coordination of procurement activities including order placement order confirmations and expediting of urgent orders.
- Assist in reviewing and reconciling supplier invoices against purchase orders resolving discrepancies as needed.
- Generate regular reports on procurement metrics such as order lead times delivery performance and supplier relationships.
- Assist in maintaining proper documentation of procurement processes contracts and communication with suppliers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance inventory and quality control to ensure seamless procurement operations.
- Stay informed about industry trends market dynamics and new products to assist buyers in making informed procurement decisions.
- Provide administrative support to the procurement team including organizing meetings preparing presentations and managing documentation.
- Consistent use of project management tool to maintain tasks status of projects and communicate between teams
- Assist in the creation of purchase orders as needed.
- Create and maintain supplier scorecards for top suppliers.
- Complete special projects and assignments as requested.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with all safety policies practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 1-2 years of recent general office experience preferably with a retailer or distributor
- General knowledge of purchasing practices including purchase orders shipments and invoices.
- Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail record keeping routine database activity word processing spreadsheets etc.
- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated curiosity to solve problems ask questions and interpret business situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS
Hybrid schedule: 3 days on-site in Brooklyn NY office; 2 days remote
Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM EST with variation based on business demands
PAY RANGE:
$45000 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
L&R Distributors providesequal employment opportunityto all individuals regardless of their race color creed religion gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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