Purchasing Coordinator - price comparison (Columbus, OH)

We are growing our team at Bright Lakeside Freight and adding a Purchasing Coordinator whose main responsibility will be price comparison. You would join a large organisation of about 275 people based in Columbus. What you will do • Place and track purchase orders with suppliers. • Keep stock linked to dock schedules at sensible levels. • Match invoices to orders and resolve differences. • Maintain supplier records and contracts. • Compare prices and delivery times and recommend where to buy. What we are looking for • Experience in purchasing, procurement or inventory. • Strong spreadsheet and negotiation skills. • Organised and courteous with suppliers. Nice to have • Experience with an ERP system. • Knowledge of suppliers that support dock schedules. Working arrangement • Contract for eight months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • On site in Columbus. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.