Purchasing Coordinator - price comparison (Pittsburgh, PA)

Clearpath Beacon Press prints books, catalogues and packaging from its Pittsburgh plant, and we need a Purchasing Coordinator to lead our price comparison. You would join a small organisation of about 68 people based in Pittsburgh. What you will do • Maintain supplier records and contracts. • Place and track purchase orders with suppliers. • Compare prices and delivery times and recommend where to buy. • Keep stock linked to proofing at sensible levels. • Match invoices to orders and resolve differences. What we are looking for • Organised and courteous with suppliers. • Experience in purchasing, procurement or inventory. • Strong spreadsheet and negotiation skills. Nice to have • Experience with an ERP system. • Knowledge of suppliers that support proofing. Working arrangement • Contract for six months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • On site in Pittsburgh. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.