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Pilot Company

Coordinator, Purchasing

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $36.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Employee Discounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance

Job Description

Pilot Company is a leading network of travel centers and logistics operations with a significant presence across North America. Established in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, Pilot Company has grown to employ more than 30,000 team members, operating over 750 retail and fueling locations throughout 44 states in the United States and six Canadian provinces. This expansive presence positions Pilot Company as a critical player in the energy and logistics sector, supplying fuel with one of the largest tanker fleets in the industry. Beyond fueling, Pilot Company also extends its expertise into... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in purchasing or related field preferred
  • ability to use computers and software for order entry
  • strong communication and organizational skills
  • ability to lift boxes weighing up to 30 pounds
  • willingness to work collaboratively with different departments
  • ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple orders
  • military experience encouraged
  • adherence to company policies and procedures
  • ability to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Job Qualifications

  • Knowledge of purchasing procedures and related documentation
  • understanding of routine office and elementary accounting requirements
  • experience with purchasing practices
  • proper phone etiquette and strong public relations skills
  • computer proficiency to maintain daily workflow
  • effective communication skills in person and on the telephone
  • ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines
  • capability to process a wide variety of orders from start to finish
  • ability to establish and maintain harmonious vendor and supplier relationships
  • ability to assume supervisor duties when necessary
  • strong ethical standards and excellent communication skills

Job Duties

  • Assigns numbers to purchase orders for material acquisitions
  • determines sequence of orders to be placed
  • places orders to vendors by phone, website or e-mail and prepares confirming purchase orders
  • orders a variety of items from resale inventory to safety and facility supplies
  • obtains price quotations, researches vendors, and requests updates to vendor and item master files
  • sets up and updates standing orders and maintains vendor source files
  • assists accounting personnel with invoice reconciliation and field personnel regarding delivery and sourcing
  • expedites orders by confirming delivery requirements and exploring shipment options
  • assists supervisor with software information, reports, budget details, and vendor information
  • participates in inventory auditing, documentation, and security
  • audits product receipt, return, and storage
  • coordinates product returns and reconciliation
  • performs other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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