Purchasing Coordinator

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Purchasing  Coordinator.  If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world.  Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States.  With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment.  Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

Job Summary:  The Purchasing Coordinator plays an important role in procuring goods and services for Hiller. This position works closely with internal departments and external vendors. The Purchasing Coordinator also executes procurement strategies, issues purchase orders, and monitors vendor performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for issuing purchase orders to vendors and follow up as required.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all vendors.
• Responsible for ensuring all purchase requests are completed correctly including all necessary signatures prior to issuance of a purchase order.
• Review and verify freight charges with the purchase requestor.
• Assure materials arrive at their destination within the specified time required or as requested.
• Responsible for ensuring timely receipt of order acknowledgements from vendors and follow up as required.
• Responsible for documentation management within E-1.
• Responsible for expediting orders with the vendor to ensure timely receipt of material based on dates requested by purchase requestor and keeping purchase requestor updated on any changes on the order.
• Verify with the purchase requestor when purchase order pricing & invoice pricing issues arise with AP department.
• Assist AP department with collection of vendor invoices and ensuring invoices match purchase orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years of office experience with daily purchasing experience
• Knowledge of procurement processes and vendor management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with supervisors, employees and others individually or in a team environment.
• Strong negotiation abilities.
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Proficiency with using procurement software and tools.
• Experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One or similar program preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, superb accuracy, and attention to detail
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, high-energy, independent worker, and strong team member. 

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values:  Passion to Perform, Trust to Act, Act Responsibly and Make It Fun.

Most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off

Company-provided training, tools and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs

Career advancement potential within a growing company.

Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive fire protection solutions and peace of mind to our customers and together let's make the world a safer place.