Job Description
Benefits:
General Responsibilities:
At the direction of the Purchasing and Logistics Manager:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Customer service skills that display empathy for both internal and external customers
· Excellent organizational skills with emphasis and attention to detail
· An understanding of purchasing procedures and policies
· Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
EDUCATION (or) RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
General Responsibilities:
- At the direction of the Purchasing and Logistics Manager, purchase goods and services in accordance with the Gordon, Inc. policies and procedures
- Solicits bids, ensuring compliance with departmental and company policies and procedures, and specific project/product requirements
- Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, schedule, capability, and previous transaction history, and makes recommendations for purchase
- Researches and prepares quotes for materials and services as directed by the Purchasing and Logistics Manager
- Assesses current vendor material availability; reasonably predicts future stocking needs based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables, and recommends to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager
- Coordinates inventory levels with Gordon, Inc. Sales and Project Managers as directed by the Purchasing and Logistics Manager
- Manages inventory levels of plant consumable materials for peak efficiency and economy
- Ensures that internal customer plant and office supply needs are met in both materials and cost estimates.
At the direction of the Purchasing and Logistics Manager:
- Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment
- Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include the appropriate terms and conditions
- Drafts and/or reviews vendor supply and service specifications
- Intakes, records, and processes purchase requisitions, and completes the purchase data package
- Distributes purchasing information to involved parties, including vendors, internal sales representatives, and project managers
- Maintains pricing histories and other related vendor information and records
- Prepares reports of current and anticipated market conditions related to the costs of materials and supplies
- Performs other related and/or required duties, as assigned
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Customer service skills that display empathy for both internal and external customers
· Excellent organizational skills with emphasis and attention to detail
· An understanding of purchasing procedures and policies
· Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
EDUCATION (or) RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- At least two years of clerical experience preferred.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bossier City, LA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Construction |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 1964 |
About Company
Gordon, Inc., located in Bossier City, LA, is recognized as a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of custom architectural specialty products. For over 50 years, our products have been used to help create commercial, industrial and institutional buildings worldwide. Notable Gordon projects include DFW International Airport, Dallas Cowboys Stadium, 9/11 Memorial Museum, and World Trade Center Tower 1, the Freedom Tower. Gordon specializes in sustainable architectural metal products for interior and exterior applications. Product applications include specialty metal ceilings and wall systems, drywall and plaster trims, column enclosures, and many other architectural specialty products. Systems are designed for commercial, acoustical, educational, cleanroom, data center, healthcare, correctional, industrial, and institutional environments. Gordon, Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer and is widely known throughout the industry as the leader in custom architectural specialties. Company Benefits: Gordon, Inc. is an employee owned company. As an employee of Gordon, Inc., you will be allowed to share in the value and growth of the company and accumulate ownership in the stock of the company, at no cost to you. Gordon, Inc. also offers Health, Dental, Voluntary Term Life insurance and Disability benefits as well as a comprehensive 401k Retirement Plan and paid time off. We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit our website at www.gordon-inc.com.
Skills
- Administrative Skillsunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Cost Estimatesunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Health Insuranceunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Inside Salesunmatched
- Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
- Inventory Levelsunmatched
- Inventory Managementunmatched
- Logistics Managementunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Materials Analysisunmatched
- Materials Managementunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Pricingunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Procurement Managementunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Purchase Ordersunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- Salesunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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