About the role
Description
Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting purchasing operations in a fast-paced environment? If so, we want you to join our team as a Purchasing Coordinator! This role is
first
shift, Monday to Friday.
FORSHAW is
- seeking
- a motivated and efficient individual to join our team as a Purchasing Coordinator at our Corporate Office. In this role, you will support daily procurement operations by
- assisting
- branches with purchase order processing and tracking, coordinating with Warehouse teams, and ensuring
- accurate
- execution of drop shipments and special orders. Your goal will be to supply confidence by supporting smooth and efficient purchasing processes across the company in ways that align with FORSHAW's Mission, Vision, and Values.
- The ideal candidate for this position will have purchasing experience,
- strong communication
- skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
About FORSHAW
Family-owned and operated since 1961, FORSHAW continues to grow while maintaining our mission to supply confidence to People, Partners, and Performance. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, we have offices in 11 locations that allow us to provide exceptional, hands-on service to customers.
Responsibilities
Assist branches with the creation, processing, and tracking of purchase orders while monitoring open orders to ensure timely fulfillment and delivery
Provide support and guidance on purchasing procedures and system usage
Serve as a key point of contact for Warehouse teams, collaborating to resolve purchasing-related issues and support inventory flow across the company
Process and manage drop shipment orders and special customer orders, coordinating with vendors, branches, and Warehouse teams to ensure successful execution
Monitor and manage back orders, communicate status updates, and work with suppliers to expedite delayed orders when possible
Maintain accurate vendor records, pricing, and contact information, and create and update item master data
Support new vendor setup and item onboarding activities
Partner with Accounts Payable and Warehouse team members to investigate, reconcile, and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and purchasing variances
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables
ERP experience required; Microsoft Business Central strongly preferred
Pest management industry experience preferred
Summary of Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays and an additional day to recognize your birthday 401(k) plan with Company match Paid parental leave Requirements Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred
At least two years of purchasing experience required
Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public.