Purchasing Coordinator

Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator

Reports to: Buyer

Department: Merchandising

Position Overview:

The Purchasing Coordinator provides support in the procuring functions directly associated with the purchasing of products to be sold in stores. This position is responsible to be a liaison for the Buyers and vendors along with providing administrative and clerical support to the buying department.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Initiate vendor set up in the Ollie’s system for billing, allocations and sales.
• Prepare and release purchase orders.
• Organize and propose the advertising process for merchandise, buys and deals.
• Create and obtain item list for various buys and send to Marketing.
• Set up items in the system to allow for proper accounting of goods.
• Provide customer support for stores, vendors and Buyers.
• Assist with resolving questions, inquiries and concerns from stores.
• Provide administrative support for the Buying team.
• Create complete and submit vendor forms.
• Handle special projects, as assigned.
• Develop a smooth operational flow of all office functions with vendors and stores.
• Answer telephone and take messages or field/answer all routine and non-routine questions.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Higher education, including two and four year degrees related to business management preferred.

Associate Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and RX coverage begins Day 2 of employment
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)-reduce your taxable income by setting aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent care costs
• 401K, Ollie’s company match begins at Associate enrollment
• Additional benefit options include Identity Theft Protection, Legal Counsel, Pet Insurance and always, a 20% employee discount on Ollie's purchases

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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