Purchasing Coordinator - Lakeside, CA - CRH Americas

Job ID:  501254

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary 

The Purchasing Coordinator ensures the accurate and timely purchasing of all items or services to fulfill and meet company requirements. 

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria.

• Developing and optimizing vendor relationships.

• Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deal on behalf of the company.

• Enter requisitions into database in an accurate and timely manner.

• Place orders and expedite as needed to insure timely delivery.

• Review any invoice discrepancies. Apply to suppliers with requests for credits or adjustments.

• Negotiate freight charges and identify the most efficient and cost-effective movement.

• Direct communication with manufacturing personnel to ensure seamless operation of the facility with minimal disruption of production.

• Handle inventory counting and data entry.

• Other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

 Job Requirements

• Excellent writing and organizational skills are essential.

• Effective communication skills used across multiple internal departments and external contracts as required.

• 2+ years prior purchasing experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft office is essential. 

• High School diploma required.

• Associates Degree is a plus.

Compensation

• Target hourly rate is $25.00 to $30.00

• Yearly bonus eligible 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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